Published 13:53 IST, October 4th 2022
Know about football legend Ronaldinho's unusual 'nightclub clause' in his contract
Ronaldinho's former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammate Jerome Leroy claimed that the Brazilian rarely attended the team's training sessions.
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Ronaldinho was undoubtedly one of best players to ever played beautiful game. Brazilian entertained fans with his dance, smile and magical skills on football field. However, in a major surprise, a report has emerged stating that Ronaldinho h a 'party clause' inserted in his football contract so that he can party regularly.
Why did Ronaldinho contract h a nightclub clause?
As per report, Ronaldinho's passion for partying started in early years of his football career. Former Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) teammate Jerome Leroy claimed that Brazilian rarely attended training. He claimed, "Ronaldinho didn't train any day of week and would just turn up on a Friday for game on Saturday. I think he was trying to follow in steps of Romario, who would also go out every night, but he didn't have same success". Brazil's top football club Flamengo were so enthralled by his brilliance, that y accepted his partying request. As per report, citing beIN Sports, Flamengo allowed him to party for two nights a week during his short stint with club.
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A look at Ronaldinho's football career
Ronaldinho during his time with Paris Saint Germain (PSG) played 55 matches in total scoring 10 goals. Brazilian me his move to Barcelona back in 2003 which turned out to be turning point of his career. forward played five seasons for Catalan giants scoring 98 goals in 207 matches. He finished his career in Spain with a Ballon d'Or award, one UEFA Champions League trophy and two la Liga titles. After a fantastic career in Spain, Ronaldinho joined Italian giants AC Milan in 2008. In 85 games, he scored 29 goals and provided 26 assists before moving to Brazil to finish his career.
Coming to his international career, Ronaldinho earned 97 caps and scored 33 goals and represented his country in two FIFA World Cups. highlight moment of his international career came during 2002 FIFA World Cup. He single-handedly dismantled England in quarterfinals of tournament. t only did he provide an assist for Rivaldo, but also scored goal of tournament from a freekick which left England goalkeeper David Seaman rooted to his spot.
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13:38 IST, October 4th 2022