“It would be nice if Messi ended his career at Barça”

Ronaldinho is a legend, he is a dribble, he is magic, he is a smile… he is Ronaldinho. The Brazilian star already has it. The genius received from the hands of Juan Ignacio Gallardo, director of MARCA, the BRAND Legend, a distinction reserved for the greatest. The biggest award that our newspaper awards and that almost all football stars have: some who are no longer with us (Di Stéfano, Pelé, Maradona, Cruyff…); others who are already retired (Ronaldo, Zidane, Maldini…); and others who are legends in sports life, like Leo Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

At the presentation gala of the Sport Weekend Brand, which graces Malaga throughout the sports weekend, the Brazilian was the big attraction. Everyone wanted a signature, a photo, a handshake. The Automobile and Fashion Museum in Malaga was the perfect place for a gala in style. Accompanied by athletes such as Jorge Lorenzo, Saul Cravioto, Luis Escola, Pablo Laso and other Spanish sports stars, the footballer received applause from an audience devoted to his charms.

Ronaldinho enters the second segment. A football legend that MARCA had not yet been able to recognize, but an award that he well deserves for two reasons: his palmares, which includes the World Cup (the one in 2002 with Brazil); Champions League (the one from 2006 with Barcelona); and Ballon d’Or (2005) and the iconic value of a soccer player who represents the smile and joy of soccer, the game for the sake of the game, the impossible elastic, the hat that everyone wants to make, the heel spout, real soccer.

Ronaldinho arrived at the gala after ten at night accompanied by his group of friends and family who accompanied him on this very special moment. El Gaucho took the stage after remembering Vicente Ortega, the presenter of the act, all his titles. decked out in his beret feature received the award from the hands of Juan Ignacio Gallardo and after the pertinent photos for eternity the player. “I thank everyone, it is a great pleasure to be here for the love they have always given me.”

Ronaldinho was relaxed on stage and despite the fact that he is not much to talk about, he did let go when he was told about the other Brazilians like Pelé, Ronaldo Nazario who have already

received said award. “Pelé was the greatest, the king, to all Brazilians who love soccer and to those who are not Brazilian, it is impossible not to like Pelé. Being together with the other Brazilians who have received this award is a source of pride.”

Messi’s future

And from Brazilian compatriots the thing happened to Argentine friends. Ronaldinho was the previous step to Messi. His magic illuminated the PSG star in his initial stage at Barcelona. “I am a friend of Messi, I am very happy for him. It is very happy to see friends conquering dreams, that makes me happy. I am his friend. For me the best is Messi. I would like to see him happy, I don’t care where he is. After all the history he has had with Barcelona, ​​it would be nice if he could end his career there.”

A Messi impersonator spoke to Ronaldinho live to congratulate him. “The Kings League is fun, being there with Piqué and other friends. We are trying to have a good time”. The fact is that the presence of the Brazilian left his mark on a Málaga that turned from the first moment. The carioca shone with his own light and left his pearls that will not go unnoticed. Ronaldinho once again sponsors Messi, this time in his possible return to Barcelona, ​​to the club that saw them succeed.

a city overturned

Ronaldinho’s arrival was an event for the city. Hundreds of fans waited for the Brazilian star at the airport, at the door of the hotel, on arrival at the gala. Undoubtedly a very special protagonist that everyone, whether or not he is a fan of soccer, was enthralled by the halo emitted by the magician of the ball.

act at pier one

Dinho will appear on Saturday morning at Pier One to the delight of the fans who gather there, especially the children who, although they have not seen him play due to age, will surely recognize his face. And it is that the popularity of Brazilian crack transcends generational borders. It is the joy of soccer.

Pedro’s witness

Ronaldinho takes the baton from Iván Pedroso, the last winner of the MARCA newspaper. The Cuban jumper, during the meeting in Madrid, was recognized with the MARCA Legend that the Rio de Janeiro soccer player raised yesterday.