Why did Barca sell Deco?

“That's why Ronaldinho and Deco were sold in 2008. Because they were afraid that they would bring down Lionel Messi.” The midfielder may have been past his best at Stamford Bridge but still produced several moments of magic and helped the Blues win the Double in 2009-10.

Why Deco left Barcelona?

'Ronaldinho & Deco were completely out of control; to unleash the power of Lionel Messi, they had to leave Barcelona' When a tearful Lionel Messi limped out of a Champions League match against Celtic on March 4, 2008, it spelled the end for his and Barcelona's season.

Why did Barca sell Eto o?

Just a year after Ronaldinho's exit, Barcelona also parted ways with Samuel Eto'o. The Cameroonian, who was arguably the best striker in Europe at the time, also left because of a fallout with Pep Guardiola. He later revealed the pair didn't have a good relationship, and accused the tactician of disrespecting him.

How much did Barcelona sell Ronaldinho?

Ronaldinho was signed by Barcelona in 2003 after the club lost out on signing David Beckham. The Brazilian was reportedly on the verge of joining Manchester United. However, Barcelona swooped in for the midfielder with a €30 million deal ($32 million) with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Who was better in La Liga Messi or Ronaldo?

While Ronaldo currently has more goals overall, Messi has the edge in the scoring department, with a higher season average (39.5 to 35), having hit a high of 73 goals in 2011-12.

Who is the goat of football in 2022?

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Are Ronaldinho and Messi friends?

Ronaldinho has opened up on his friendship with Lionel Messi during their time together at Barcelona. The Brazilian spent five years at the Camp Nou between 2003 and 2008.

How many wives does Ronaldinho have?

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Why was Ronaldinho number 80?

Ronaldinho - Number 80 at AC Milan

When he joined the club Ronaldinho couldn't have his favoured number 10 shirt because it was in the possession of Dutch legend, Seedorf. Instead, he decided to wear the 80 shirt as a homage to the year he was born.

Why did Guardiola sell Ronaldinho?

Alexander Hleb, who joined Barca in 2008, later told V OKA TV, as per Goal: “Ronaldinho and Deco came to training drunk. “That's why Ronaldinho and Deco were sold in 2008. Because they were afraid that they would bring down Lionel Messi."

What did Pep Guardiola say about Eto o?

Guardiola, who coached Eto'o at Barcelona during the 2008/09 campaign, lauded Eto'o's qualities Friday, per Goal's Kunle Fayiga: "Incredible player, outstanding striker, one of the best I met and have seen, personality, character, top scorer, more pressure, better performance.

Did Guardiola and Ronaldinho play together?

Speaking to Globo, he said: "We didn't even work together but he was always my friend, because I'm a very good friend of his brother Pere. "At the time Pep wanted me to stay but I had already taken the decision to seek new challenges." The 33-year-old now plays for Atletico Mineiro in his homeland.

What is Deco now?

His main focus now is his player agency called D20 which currently has offices in Brazil and Portugal and represents a number of players across the globe including Premier League stars Fabinho and Raphinha.

Who is the greatest dribbler of all time?

Diego Maradona

Maradona tops our list as the best ever dribbler for many reasons.

Is polygamy allowed in Brazil?

Brazil: Bigamy is illegal. The marriage of a single individual to more than one other person is prohibited by law as bigamy, which is punishable by two to six years of imprisonment, and is valid for every Brazilian citizen, including naturalized ones. De facto polygamy is not outlawed.

What did Ronaldo said about Messi?

Ronaldo said after winning his first league title in Spain that he was 'tired' about the comparisons with Messi, saying: "Sometimes (the comparisons with Messi) makes me tired ... for him too because they compare us together all the time. You can't compare a Ferrari and a Porsche, because they have different engines."

What Messi said about Ronaldinho?

Lionel Messi

“Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Barca. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing,” the Argentinian maestro said. “In the first year, he didn't win anything but people fell in love with him.