Ronaldinho: Soul of Soccer
As Zito Madu points out at SBNation.com:
One of the most obvious Ronaldinho moments is when he was applauded at the Santiago Bernabéu, when his show was so great that even his harshest critics were compelled to clap and attest to the greatness that they witnessed.
The scene was a symbol of how transcendent his skills were. Even a rivalry that involved the throwing of a pig's head at Luis Figo didn’t stop fans from giving their appreciation.
Here is Ronaldinho's farewell statement on his retiring from competitive professional soccer.
We look forward to seeing what's next for Ronaldinho -- as great a poet of the game as I've ever seen.
Enjoy this video of Ronaldinho vs. Real Madrid.
And here, "Ronaldinho Gaucho: Impossible Moments to Forget."
What is Ronaldinho football? "As electrifying as a hair dryer thrown into a hot tub, my friend . . . absolutely breathtaking" -- Ray Hudson of Bein Sports.
Obrigado, Ronaldinho!
Editorial Note/Update: Thank you, "Verbal Gymnast" Ray Hudson, who may have been the first person I heard describe the likes of Messi and Ronaldinho as, if memory serves, "poets of the game."
