Still only 34, same age as Gerrard. Ridiculous that he just gave up giving a shit so young.
Ronaldinho
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) talk about the proposed new stadium, season ticket prices, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and all things INEOS after the first year of their co-ownership.
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Was an absolute pleasure watching this guy in his prime. Could manipulate a football to do what ever the feck he wanted!
Harry must be tempted, if any manager was meant for Ronaldinho's attitude to football!
The most entertaining footballer I've ever seen.
Surprised that someone hasn't taken a punt on him
You watch all these keepy uppy guys these days and the things they can do with a football are staggering. Ronaldinho did that stuff during the game ffs.
Who else would ever think of passing the ball with their back?
Who else would ever think of passing the ball with their back?
Ronaldinho had a magic about him that I haven't seen in any other player.
Shame he passed his peak so early. The two Ronnies were something else, for me the best players between the Platini/Maradona era and the Messi/CR7 era.
Would any of you take him back here, just for the craic?
I would. feck it. Worst-case scenario, Anderson makes a friend.
I would. feck it. Worst-case scenario, Anderson makes a friend.
A 34 year old Ronaldinho would shit in Young and Valencia's handbags every day of the week.
He was absolutely fantastic but only for about 4 years, even George managed 8.
What about his PSG years, aren't you counting those? He was a star there too.
Its understandable in both their cases. But Kaka remains the curious case. He had one magnificent season and then all went downhill...
What players are "absolutely fantastic" for more than 4 years though? Apart from Messi and CR
Zidane was around for quite a bit too. There has not been many footballers in recent years to have performed at a high level at two world cups that were 8 years apart.
Come on big Sam, work your magic..
Ronaldinho and Andy Carroll upfront
Ronaldinho and Andy Carroll upfront
He wasnt constantly great though.
Id say Iniesta ,Scholes,Xavi,fat Ronaldo where more consistent than Zidane.
None, but the top bananas are still pretty good over 8-10 years.
Tbf back then not many players were though. Messi and ronaldo are on a different level in that regard. I am not sure if you were ever a fan of Italian football, but he was great for juventus back in the day. Most people call him inconsistent from his time at Madrid where he started to decline in his third season but he still produced moments of brilliance though. Out of those guys I would agree with xavi as being more consistent. I do not agree with scholes or iniesta. You also have to take into account that xavi and iniestas best years came when la liga became very top heavy. The winner in la liga has much more points than when zidane used to play. I imagine zidane at his best would look much better than he did if he played for Madrid or barca now with the squads they have. Zidane (like xavi and iniesta) was also a player whose stats (ie goals and assists) never really told the full story of him as a player.
---------Mata-------- Herrera-------------
-Di Maria-----Rooney ----- Ronaldinho-
----------------Falcao----------------------
-Di Maria-----Rooney ----- Ronaldinho-
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Not true at all. He was excellent from his first season at Milan.
Three very good years with 2006-07 being ultimately his best. Nothing curious about what happened afterwards, injuries. Such a sad case for someone the epitome of grace at his best.
big sam v/s harry
i think dinho will be a hit in FM15 also.
i think dinho will be a hit in FM15 also.
Not many are, we are only talking about the likes of Henry and co here.
Huh? He has apparently signed for the Chennai franchise team for the inaugural season of the Indian Super League.
Yeah but.. there's a difference between being a very good player and gradually fading whilst being important cogs for club/country and then there's dropping off a cliff like Ronaldinho's career.
There's some rumors that he could play in Mexico.
Wherever he goes, be it Mexico, India, some other exotic league, people will be excited to watch him play. He's a footballer that's very exciting to watch.
Wherever he goes, be it Mexico, India, some other exotic league, people will be excited to watch him play. He's a footballer that's very exciting to watch.
You haven't watched him in the past year
That's true, though I have seen a few clips where he does something amazing. If he manages to do a great trick, people will be satisfied. Plus, those leagues are definitely a step down from the brazilian league.
His form at Juventus if my memory serves me correctly only revved into top gear his last 2 seasons with them? Any way i agree with all your points in principle,but think you underplay how good Scholes was in comparison to the other greats of his generation.
Scholes didnt get the chance at the highest level which will always count agianst him,not in my eyes though given the level he has shown us all. Shame really,but then again factors such as cm/amf will blur lines along with honors won in peak competitions.
Its something i found an interesting debate in the newbs,but as far as Zidane goes ,dont get me wrong i loved watching him play when i was younger,but consistency wise id always take Iniesta.
He played at a high level for 4/5 years but once his knee problems started and he pace left him that was it.
I loved this guy, and I'd like to see someone in England pick him up even if he's shite now.
One of my favorite goals this. I remember being sitting on my sofa watching this and thinking "how the hell did that happen?! Genius.
One of my favorite goals this. I remember being sitting on my sofa watching this and thinking "how the hell did that happen?! Genius.
Aye, I thought similar during the World Cup especially after Neymar got injured. Ronaldinho was at an age where he could still have played a big role in the tournament, yet we were treated to the likes of Hulk and Fred instead
.Remember that moment vividly. Yep, a genius. Ronaldo and Messi may have the stats and longevity, but they never left me absolutely gobsmacked like he did for those few years. An absolute joy to watch and took my breath away at times with his talent. The standing ovation at the Bernabeu was a very special moment.
Best player I've ever seen. I would have given anything to see him in a united jersey. I only watched barca play for him.
There was rumours doing the rounds that Basingstoke Town were going to sign him 
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.Should have listened to Pele and chose United. But I'm biased of course. No Saha but I could have lived with that.
Wonder how much Queretaro will pay him. Any news on that front? MLS should have tossed him a boatload of cash a while back or now.
But I'm biased of course. No Saha but I could have lived with that.Wonder how much Queretaro will pay him. Any news on that front? MLS should have tossed him a boatload of cash a while back or now.
Best news ever. I'm gonna chase him all over town when Querétaro play the teams here
I still think one of the great tragedies in football is never seeing Ronaldinho in full flow for Brazil.