Ronaldinho in the West Indies. The Brazilian, living football legend, is expected at the Corsair Riviera Futsal Show, a gala futsal match played on Monday April 8 in Guadeloupe, at the Palais des Sports du Gosier. The 2005 Ballon d'Or will rub shoulders with his Brazilian compatriots Cris and Sonny Anderson, former players of Olympique Lyonnais, as well as ex-French internationals Sydney Govou and Mickaël Silvestre.
“It’s an exceptional opportunity to celebrate the exceptional career of an iconic player, and a unique chance to see the man behind the legendary number 10 in action,” says FAX Sayon, promoter of futsal in Guadeloupe and co-organizer. of the event.
This is the first time that Ronaldinho, 44, a former player for PSG, FC Barcelona and AC Milan, has set foot on Guadeloupean soil. He arrived by plane at Pôle Caraibes airport on Friday, shortly before 1 p.m. (local time). According to France-Antilles, “Ronnie” took the time to sign a few autographs and greet the children who came to welcome him.
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