Ronaldinho finally made his retirement official, after announcing his retirement earlier in the week. The Brazilian who has won everything in world football, pen an emotional farewell message to fans, ex teammates and clubs on his painful retirement.
The player who was a delight to watch and defender worse nightmare, during his days at Paris Saint Germain and finally Barcelona, and of course at the national team level; can be said to be the most gifted Brazilian footballer of his generation.
Since he made his intention of retiring from football known, he has been receiving thousands of messages of good memories from clubs he played for and teammates. Even Real Madrid players sent in their messages…showing how good he was…See his message:
Thank you, my God, for this life you gave me, family, friends and my first profession !!! After almost three decades dedicated to football, I say goodbye to my biggest dream, dream come true !!! I did what I most loved professionally for 20 years, and 10 as a basic training. I lived intensely this dream of children, every moment, trips, victories, defeats, the review, national anthem, the walk in the tunnel, dressing room, field entrance, the soccer shoes I used, the good and bad balls, tributes I won, the stars that I played, those that admired and played and those that only played in the play, but I admire until today! Anyway everything was amazing !!! My father and my family supported me a lot to get here, it was a team effort. We arrived at the end of the first stage with a beautiful story to tell …
You know me, and you are well aware that I am shy and I do not have the habit of talking a lot, but I have to say thank you from my heart, from a clean soul, for I have done what I love with the help of all, coaches, whole committees, leaders, cheer for and against, the bus driver, the wardrobe, the gandula, the referee and the press. Thank you, we built this story together, without you nothing would be possible …
In the month of March we will make an announcement of how it will be farewell and the next steps. For now, here’s my thank you. That famous phrase “gracias vieja” for being my source of inspiration for so long and companions of many victories !!! Thank you all for the messages and affection !!! A strong hug, I was very happy making this sport my life and profession.