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The Rise and Downfall of Ronaldinho of Brazil

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The Rise and Downfall of Ronaldinho of Brazil

In 2005, Ronaldinho was on top of the footballing world with a Ballon d’Or in his hand. But that was his peak. SportsFila Examines The Rise and Downfall of Ronaldinho of Brazil.

It wasn’t a smooth ascent, he didn’t make many friends along the way, and his descent was even bumpier.

Brazil legend Ronaldinho rose from a teenage star playing for his boyhood club, via the glittery lights of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, to imprisonment and near bankruptcy.

This is the story of one of the most entertaining footballers of all time.

What was the downfall of Ronaldinho?

His departure from Barcelona was the turning point for Ronaldinho, who never sought money ahead of entertainment. He organized parties that lasted for days, but deep inside he knew that something was going wrong. Ronaldinho couldn’t rediscover his form neither in Italy nor back in his home country.

Ronaldinho’s greatest achievement and lasting legacy? Making football look like fun. All those tricks and flicks, memorable goals, iconic celebrations and that million watt smile – he made a generation fall in love with the game.

His personal vices would create a great What If of his career while the later distasteful episodes made him a figure of controversy. But his peak was the brightest of lights, attracting and indoctrinating countless fans into the Church of the Beautiful Game. That was Ronaldinho.

The Rise and Downfall of Ronaldinho of Brazi

Ronaldinho has been responsible for his own downfall, with his attitude, mentality and lifestyle being the reasons.

After the Champions league and La Liga double in 2006, he was destined to be a footballing great. All that was required was a performance in the 2006 world cup. That didn’t happen. He and Brazil flopped. This was the start of the decline. He could not bring himself to overcome the low point that he encountered at the world cup. There was late night partying, loss of commitment, fitness and motivation.

Is Ronaldinho a better dribbler than Messi?

So far, Messi beats Brazil legend Ronaldinho as the best dribbler in the history of football by fans in a game proposed by French channel RMC Sports. Messi faced ex-Barca Ronaldinho in the final which he beat by a tight of 50.7 per cent to 49.3 per cent.

Is Ronaldinho the most skillful player ever?

I genuinely feel sorry for those who weren’t born, or weren’t old enough to see Ronaldo and Ronaldinho at his peak. He was an absolute joy to watch, and he was having an absolute blast playing the game.

The only thing I feel that should be mentioned is that, when playing for Atletico Mineiro at age 33-34, he led them to their first – and only, thus far – Libertadores title. Even out of his peak he managed to lead his team to continental greatness. And that is coming from someone who supports Atletico’s local rivals, but Dinho was just too magical of a player not to have his achievements mentioned.

What caused the sudden decline of Ronaldinho? He was destined to become one of the greatest footballers of all time, a two times FIFA World Player of the year, and a central figure to Barça’s success; but by 2008, it was all over for him

Players like Neymar and Ronaldinho are what modern football is lacking really. There are so few modern footballers who actually make football fun and make you want to go outside and kick a ball around right after seeing them play. The game has just gotten so bogged down in efficiency and competitiveness that it’s lost a lot of the magic. There are still some players out there like it but they’re sadly a dying breed.

Summary on The Rise and Downfall of Ronaldinho of Brazil

People say if he only had the work ethic of a Christiano Ronaldo, he would have been the greatest player of all time, but honestly, if he had that work ethic, he wouldn’t have been Ronaldinho. That flare and carelessness were just part of who he was as a person – both on and off the pitch. And that is precisely what made him great.

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Gareth Southgate to Manchester United Doesnt’ Make Sense

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There is NO REASON for Gareth Southgate to be linked with the Manchester United job

Gareth Southgate is the only person in the Universe who can turn Manchester United into Middlesbrough within no time

The English media is trying all their best to push Southgate to united, but he is championship level manager at best

The England national team is waay better than this Manu squad, and he has had 0 success ( reaching semis ain’t success). So what exactly are people expecting if he becomes Manu boss

Absolutely no way! Why would Man U hire Southgate? That would be the worse decision in the history of the game.

ETH outwitted Klopp last weekend in one of the best and most dramatic FA cup clashes in years and I’m sorry but Southgate would not have won that game and ETH has had to deal with Ronaldo, Sancho, Greenwood and so on, he deserves more time

Soccer Football – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on the pitch before the match REUTERS/Umit Bektas/ File photo

I have been saying this for weeks now. If United were under any other manager especially Southgate, they would be fighting for relegation right now. The problem at United is not Ten Hag but the players.

People keep saying that Ten Hag’s style of football at United is not attractive and no identity but there is so much that a manager can do if the players themselves are not good enough or not putting enough effort. Ten Hag’s Ajax were playing attractive football and he managed to get them to the SF of the CL.

Without him, look at Ajax now. And the media keep pushing their agenda to get Ten Hag sack and replace him with a much worse manager like Southgate. If Ten Hag is managing England right now, with the players they have, we won’t see such a passive football like we saw yesterday vs Brazil. Ask Liverpool fans, would they replace Klopp with Southgate? I rest my case.

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Liverpool blame themselves for FA Cup loss to Man United

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Liverpool only have themselves to blame for loss to Manchester United. Had to find a way to squeeze in the random Bruno slag off in between. Dude was dead on his feet at full time, and had to slot in to center back for the last 30 minutes.

SportsFila reflect on Manchester United’s 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarterfinals and look ahead to the semifinals where Erik ten Hag’s side will take on Coventry.

How come everybody seems to have forgotten that 2 of LFC’s goals were pure luck?

More shots, same shots on goal, higher goal expectancy. What is this narrative that Liverpool should have put this game away, if anything we should’ve put this game away! They had a good 20, 25 minute stint where they kept the ball in the second half, but did nothing with it, we deservedly won this game.

David de Gea is still without a club since leaving Manchester United this summer (Image: Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

For Liverpool fans: don’t say that we lost to Manchester United because Jota Trent Alisson and jones didn’t play. We have to stop doing that every time a team loses a big game it’s very stupid because had you won, you wouldn’t be saying that. Don’t forget that when y’all drew 0-0 to them at home Trent Alisson and Jones started. Keep in mind how well they’ve been playing despite having lots of injuries they almost beat Manchester City’s full strength squad last week.

Also, you lose to Manchester United, 2 fringe players for them decided the game for them, Liverpool didn’t play well and a loss is a loss you have to accept it otherwise you’re a sole loser and are unwilling to take it.

It’s interesting how nothing much is said about the mistakes made by Liverpool, but all criticism is piled on Bruno; how supposedly poor he was.

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Ten Hag Says Man United Are on Track

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Ten Hag claims United is moving in the right direction 👀 WHAT DIRECTION IS THAT?!

Every time he speaks after a dismal performance after the match I always sit there saying to myself “What on Earth are you talking about”.

The media trying so hard to get ETH sacked…..when liverpool had bad injuries with VVD out, y’all didnt have the same energy

Most fans want ETH out because of his poor tactics and substitutions. I also felt he should be braver to drop non-performing players irrespective of names, and even play academy players if he has to.

Now I’m ETH in because I realise from Rooney’s and Ole’s recent interviews that the mentality of these players are incredibly low and it’s no longer just speculation that the players can’t cope on this stage.

I can understand ETH saying positive things and coming off as “crazy” but if you have players who are weak minded and aren’t willing to fight, you can’t be tough cos they’ll cave and where does that leave you for the rest of the season?! Jason Sancho case in point. I rather come across as insane to the media but hope that I’m lifting the team enough to get a string of performances to save my job and give the fans at least something to cheer about until I can have a summer clear out.

 

Keane is a freaking legend but that approach with these weak players will kill them and ETH would lose the dressing room.

This man keeps dropping off bombs on and off the field..A gift that keeps on giving..Most delulu man on this green earth
What a GIFT! Hand him a 15 years contract and 5 years add ons

The problem for Utd in recruiting an elite manager in the Summer is that Liverpool, Bayern and Barca will also be looking for new managers.

From the moment I heard “A new era begins. .” from ETH. I knew it was the joke of the century. He has the guts to say it while Klopp/Guardiola are competing against each other by 1 point in the Primer league he acted like he can compete with them ro

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