Ganso hopes to return to Brazilian national team

SAO PAULO, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- Midfielder Paulo Henrique Ganso has revealed his main priority for 2013 is to reclaim his place in the Brazilian national side. I have always been ready to be the Selecao's number 10. Now, I am preparing myself even har

Ronaldinho's future with Flamengo remains uncertain

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo star Ronaldinho Gaucho may have played in his last game with the team on Sunday. The veteran midfielder described the team's final standing in fourth place of the Brazilian Championship as a sense of accomp

Fluminense denies Ronaldinho interest

Fluminense denies Ronaldinho interest RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian top-flight club Fluminense has denied reports suggesting it is interesting in signing former Barcelona and AC Milan star Ronaldinho next season. I don't know where thi

Flamengo eliminated from Copa Libertadores

RIO DE JANEIRO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo was eliminated from the Copa Libertadores on Thursday after a dramatic victory by Emelec over Olimpia in Paraguay's capital Asuncion. Defender Jose Quinonez scored the injury-time winner as Ecuador's Emel

Flamengo grounds Gremio 2-0

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 (Xinhua) -- At home against Gremio in the 13th round of the 2011 Brazilian Championship, Flamengo strolled to a 2-0 victory on Saturday. The match marked Ronaldinho Gaucho's re-encounter with the club that transformed him into

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct

Ronaldinho suspended for violent conduct RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 9 (Xinhua) -- In-form Ronaldinho will miss Atletico Mineiro's clash with Internacional in Brazil's Serie A championship on Wednesday after receiving a one-match ban for violent conduct. Br

Coca-Cola cancels Ronaldinho sponsorship

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Coca-Cola has canceled a sponsorship deal worth 750,000 US dollars a year with Brazilian star Ronaldinho. The beverage giant released a statement on Monday confirming its partnership with the 32-year-old, which bega

Ronaldinho: Neymar will surpass Messi as world's best

RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho says his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi will one day be overtaken as the world's best player by Brazil starlet Neymar. Ronaldinho said he expected Messi to win the Ballon d'Or for a record fourth

Ronaldinho in hot water at Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- Flamengo head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo gave the club an ultimatum on Wednesday, declaring that either Ronaldinho Gaucho leave, or he will. The uncomfortable situation at Flamengo has come to a boiling point. Luxe

Ronaldinho left out of Brazil squad

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 11 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho is facing the reality that his international career may be over after being dropped from Brazil's national team. The two-time FIFA world player of the year was left out of Brazil's 23-man squad for a seri

Ronaldinho jeered in Atletico's 2-1 loss to Flamengo

Ronaldinho jeered in Atletico's 2-1 loss to Flamengo RIO DE JANEIRO, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho was the target of constant jeers by fans of his former club Flamengo on Wednesday as Flamengo defeated Atletico Mineiro 2-1 in Brazil's Serie A champ

Ronaldinho sparks dramatic Atletico victory

Ronaldinho sparks dramatic Atletico victory RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho's Atletico Mineiro scored two goals in the final 15 minutes to snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Sport in Brazil's Serie A championship on Sunday. Hugo's head

Ronaldinho: Fans convinced me to stay

RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho has revealed his affinity with Atletico Mineiro's fans convinced him to sign with the club for another season. The two-time FIFA world player of the year agreed to terms with the Brazilian top-flight out

Ronaldinho: I am ready for Brazil return

SAO PAULO, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho has declared himself ready to return to international football should he be called upon by newly appointed Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. The Atletico Mineiro playmaker capped a remarkable return to form th

Ronaldinho still in World Cup reach, says Scolari

RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Xinhua) -- Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has insisted Ronaldinho remains in his World Cup plans despite leaving the two-time FIFA world player of the year out of a 22-man squad to face Italy and Russia. Speaking during a p

Ronaldinho shines as Atletico Mineiro closes gap on Fluminense

Ronaldinho shines as Atletico Mineiro closes gap on Fluminense RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Ronaldinho was involved in all three goals as Atletico Mineiro closed the gap at the top of Brazil's Serie A championship with a 3-2 victory over Flumi

Flamengo earns draw in first match without Ronaldinho

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 7 (Xinhua) -- Vagner Love scored an injury-time equalizer on Wednesday as Flamengo earned a 2-2 away draw against Ponte Preta in Brazil's Serie A championship. Playing in its first match since Ronaldinho quit and sued the club fo

Ronaldinho vows "to give everything" to Brazil's cause

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Two-time FIFA World Player of the Year Ronaldinho has vowed to give everything he has to re-establish his place in Brazil's national team. Ronaldinho was recalled to Brazil's squad Tuesday by new coach Luiz Felipe

Inter's Fabricio and Datolo deny Flamengo

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 26 (Xinhua) -- Second-half wonder goals from Fabricio and Datolo earned Internacional a 3-3 draw against Flamengo in the Brazilian championship on Saturday. An Airton strike and Ronaldinho penalty had given Flamengo a 2-0 lead aft

Atletico Mineiro fans create petition to keep Ronaldinho

Atletico Mineiro fans create petition to keep Ronaldinho RIO DE JANEIRO, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Fans of Brazil's Atletico Mineiro have begun an online petition in a bid to convince Ronaldinho to remain at the club in 2013. The petition had already attrac