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Ronaldinho
  • Introduction & Top Questions
  • Early life
  • Club career
  • International career
  • Retirement and personal life
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Ronaldinho Ronaldinho, wearing a Barcelona jersey, jumps in celebration on the field during a match at Nou Camp Stadium, with a blurred crowd in the background. With the Ballon d'Or Celebrating the 2002 FIFA World Cup win
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Ronaldinho: References & Edit History

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Article Contributors

Primary Contributors

  • Sanat Pai Raikar

Other Encyclopedia Britannica Contributors

  • Tushaar Kuthiala
  • Gloria Lotha
  • Andrew Pereira
  • Gitanjali Roy

Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Add new Web site: Official Site of Ronaldinho.
  • Gloria Lotha
Aug 27, 2026
Updated title and keywords.
  • Gitanjali Roy
Jul 06, 2026
Added an update about Ronaldinho coming out of retirement.
  • Tushaar Kuthiala
Jun 20, 2026
Updated headline and keywords.
  • Gitanjali Roy
Jun 19, 2026
New article added.
  • Andrew Pereira
  • Sanat Pai Raikar
Jun 12, 2026
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