Biography forRonaldinho Gaúcho

Footballer (soccer) for FC Barcelona.
Was in the 2000 Olympic Games (Sydney) in the Brazil team eliminated in the quarterfinals by Cameroon.
Chosen as the FIFA World Player of the Year (2004)
In June 2005 his international team Brazil won the Confederations Cup in Germany after the result 4-1 against Argentina (Argentina-Brazil 1-4)
He scored 3 goals in the second Champions League game 2005/2006 against Udinese (Barcelona-Udinese 4-1)
Named European Footballer of the Year. (28 November 2005)
Chosen as the FIFA World Player of the Year (2005)
He has a son, João, with dancer Janaina Nattielli.
Champions League winner with his team Barcelona (May 17th 2006)
2003/2004 he scored 15 goals in 32 games and scored 4 goals in the Champions League
Season 2004/2005 he scored 9 goals in 35 games and 4 goals in the Champions League
Season 2005/2006 he scored 17 goals in 29 games in La Liga. In Champions League he scored 7 goals in 12 games
Season 2006/2007 he scored 21 goals in La Liga.
In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $31 million.
Personal Quotes
"My game is based on improvisation. Often a forward does not have the time to think too much. You have a second, rarely more, to decide whether to dribble, shoot or pass to the right or left. It is instinct that gives the orders."
"I am ugly but what I do have is charm."
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