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8 unusual facts about Ronaldinho


Capitales del Fútbol

While featuring superstars such as Xavi, Ronaldinho and Sergio Agüero, the program’s core narrative is centered on the passion surrounding each city's derby.

Death by Sexy

The track "Don't Speak (I Came to Make a Bang!)" was featured in a 2008 Nike commercial directed by Guy Ritchie, which included the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimović, Cristiano Ronaldo, Cesc Fàbregas, and Ronaldinho and is also featured in the 2006 video game Need for Speed: Carbon

Hiroyuki Yabe

As a sportscaster on TV Asahi's program "Yabecchi FC," he interviewed soccer players Ronaldinho and Alessandro Del Piero.

Kalamata F.C.

Interestingly enough, one of those players, Hilton Assis (1999-2000), turned out to be the first cousin of Brazil and Barcelona FC super star Ronaldinho.

Nutrilite

As spokespersons for the brand, Nutrilite has signed 2008 Olympic gold medalist (4 x 100m relay) Asafa Powell of Jamaica; former 110m men's hurdles world record holder Liu Xiang of China; 2008 Olympic gold and bronze track and field medalist Sanya Richards, FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho; and 2008 Olympic silver medalist in pole vault, Jenn Stuczynski.

Stephen McPhee

In 2001 Coventry sent him on loan to Scottish Premier League club St. Mirren, who had hoped to sign Ronaldinho, but instead settled for the young hopeful McPhee.

Tricicle

Involved in representing some of the best athletes of Spain in the last 25 years (Ángel Nieto, Miguel Indurain Alex Corretja Sergi Bruguera Ronaldinho Hristo Stoichkov...), who volunteered to represent each of the gags work.

Wilson Fittipaldi Júnior

Wilson Jr is often referred to as 'Wilsinho' (cf. Rubens Barrichello's occasional nickname of Rubinho or footballer Ronaldinho) or 'Tigrão'.


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Footvolley

Some notable Brazilian footballers who have played (or still play) footvolley are: Romário, Edmundo, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Júnior, and Edinho (1982 & 1986 National Team).

Grenal

Many well-known players have competed in Grenal games, including: Everaldo, Tesourinha, Aírton, Falcão, Éder, Valdomiro, Renato Gaúcho, Taffarel, Dunga, Emerson, Ronaldinho, Elías Figueroa and Nilmar.

Luis Pedro Cavanda

Cavanda earned plaudits with an impressive display against former FIFA World Player of the Year and World Cup winner Ronaldinho.

Marseille turn

A number of famous footballers have been known to use it, including Nenad Marcetic, Zinedine Zidane, Alessandro Del Piero, Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Kaká and Ronaldo.

Sergio Santamaría

He was the recipient of the tournament's Golden Ball, over the likes of Ronaldinho, Gabriel Milito and Sebastian Deisler; Spain finished third.

Showmatch

It has played host to a number of celebrity guests from around the world, including former boxer Mike Tyson and footballer Ronaldinho.

Tim Lees

The series was set around the globe with a $100,000 prize for the winning team performing different football challenges involving David Beckham, Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Alessandro Nesta.

Weverson Leandro Oliveira Moura

He has been compared to other great Brazilian players who have worked at Grêmio, like Ronaldinho and Carlos Eduardo.


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