Football legend, Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, fondly referred to us as Ronaldinho Gaucho, landed Friday in Nairobi, Kenya.
And while addressing the media and football stakeholders at a Nairobi
hotel, the 38-year-old former Barcelona and AC Milan star vowed to
impart useful tips about the beautiful game to up and coming footballers
during his three-day visit.
“Already Kenya looks like a beautiful country,” he said.
“When I come here, I want to share what I have, what I experienced
and what I know about football to those who wish to learn and improve.
From a group of tens or even a hundred players, hopefully, a few or even
all can learn the game.”
Considered in some quarters as among the three best footballers of
all time alongside Pele and Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho who is Betika’s
brand ambassador and is touring the country for three days courtesy of
the giant gaming firm, and is expected to engage in a number of
activities in Nairobi and Kisumu.
While in the country, he is scheduled to open two Betika shops in
Nairobi and Kisumu, attend a grassroots football clinic at the lakeside
city, watch the Super 8 Champions League final at Camp Toyoyo grounds,
and line up alongside Kenyan legends in a potentially exciting match
against Kenyan Premier League side Sofapaka at the KCB grounds in
Ruaraka.
Ronaldinho enjoyed a stellar career spanning 17 years, turning out
for a number of top European clubs, and winning among other titles the
Fifa World Cup, Uefa Champions League and world’s best player award.
He also scored memorable goals in his career including a stunning
free-kick against England during the during the 2002 Fifa World Cup. He
scored another unique goal against Chelsea in the Champions League –
while turning out for Barcelona – in which he seemed to stop and dance
for a few seconds with the ball at his feet, before unleashing a tame
shot which easily beat Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech.
Football Legend Ronaldinho Arrives Kenya For 3-Day Visit. Photo
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