Netflix announced the release (April 16) of what will be the documentary dedicated to one of the most talented players in history: Ronaldinho. The number 10 is one of the most recognized footballers in recent history for everything he did on the pitch, but also for his life off the field.
Ronaldinho used to go partying the night before matches and didn’t go to bed until dawn
Ronaldinho’s performances were far from the football spotlight, but that did not stop him from standing out above the rest. “Ronaldinho partied the night before matches and did not go to bed until dawn,” says Luis Fernandez, former PSG coach in the years before the star’s move to Barcelona.
From Messi and his gratitude, to jail and his friends
One of the most outstanding names that refers to the number 10 is Leo Messi. The Argentine star remembers the moments he lived with the Brazilian star in their brief time together at Barcelona. “He was the leader of the dressing room, the way he treated me from day one made things easier for me,” recalls the Rosario native, who has a special affection for him. “I will always be grateful to him, he occupies a special place in my heart,” adds the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner.
I made friends in prison because everyone played football and did sports
Among several other facts, Ronaldinho also mentions one of his negative experiences outside the world of soccer. The Brazilian had to enter a prison in Paraguay, for obtaining and belonging to false documentation. “I also won there,” explains the ball wizard in a surprising way. “I made friends there because everyone played soccer and did sports,” recalls the former Barcelona and PSG player, among others.
However, despite these experiences, he recalled what he considers to be the worst day of his life: the moment he lost his mother. “It was the day I lost my mother,” said the former player. “It’s hard not to have her,” he also recalls, in memory of the woman who was his greatest support in life.
In addition to the above and all the illustrious figures in the sport, Ronaldo Nazario, Neymar, Roberto Carlos, Carles Puyol, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Gilberto Silva, among others, also took part in the film.