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Mar 26, 2020 · Brazil legend Ronaldinho lost his father at a young age of eight. That incident changed Ronaldinho's perspective towards life and helped him achieve success.
Ronaldinho's older brother Assis was a footballing prodigy. When he signed his first big contract at Gremio the family moved from a poor neighbourhood to a big house with a swimming pool – in which their father tragically drowned.
Mar 25, 2020 · It was Assis who discovered their dad's body when he returned from training to celebrate his 18th birthday and his parents' anniversary. Reportedly their father had suffered a heart attack.
Aug 11, 2020 · When Ronaldinho was eight, his dad suffered heart complications in the swimming pool. He died two days later. Assis broke the news to his brother and assumed a father-figure role.
Ronaldinho is the father of a son, João, born on 25 February 2005, to Brazilian dancer Janaína Mendes and named after his late father. [26] He gained Spanish citizenship in 2007. [ 27 ] In March 2018, Ronaldinho joined the Brazilian Republican Party , which has links to the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God . [ 28 ]
Nov 12, 2015 · But there is a difference: A son should eventually outgrow and replace his father. What appears to have happened with Ronaldinho is that the younger brother may always be the junior...
Oct 8, 2022 · As the former Barcelona superstar celebrated his 40th birthday, the brothers were behind bars in a Paraguayan prison after being arrested for the use of fake Paraguayan passports. As Ronaldinho’s agent, manager and personal assistant, Assis’ seemingly wayward judgement has found itself under increasing scrutiny.
Feb 4, 2024 · Unfortunately, his father passed away when Ronaldinho was eight years old. During his childhood, he became an active participant in local youth club matches and earned the nickname ‘Ronaldinho’ after scoring all 23 goals in a 23-0 victory against a local team at the age of 13.
Mar 26, 2007 · His father, João, a former professional soccer player, died from a heart attack when Ronaldinho was 8. Ronaldinho’s play for the Brazilian national team has not been as productive as his play...
Nov 26, 2023 · Tragically, Ronaldinho’s father passed away when he was just eight, but the love for the game had already been ingrained in him. Ronaldinho’s brother, Roberto, paved the way in professional football, signing with Grêmio, which later catalyzed Ronaldinho’s entry into the same club’s youth squad.
