EXCLUSIVE: Ronaldinho will be coming to Kolkata in November 2023

Ronaldinho will be coming to Kolkata in October 2023: Kolkata is known as the Mecca of Indian football. Two of the biggest clubs in India, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan…

By Rahul Roy

January 11, 2024

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Ronaldinho will be coming to Kolkata in October 2023: Kolkata is known as the Mecca of Indian football. Two of the biggest clubs in India, East Bengal and Mohun Bagan hails from the Capital of West Bengal. The craze for football in Kolkata is unparalleled. Many big football players have visited the City of Joy, the latest being World Cup winning Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Now, Brazilian legend Ronaldinho will be coming to Kolkata before Durga Puja. Durga Puja is one of the most celebrated festivals in West Bengal. So, the coming of Ronaldinho will be like a Durga Puja gift to the people of Kolkata. Recently, it has been confirmed that Ronaldinho will land in Kolkata on October 16. Ronaldinho is opening a new football academy in Kolkata, India.

EXCLUSIVE: Ronaldinho will be coming to Kolkata in November 2023:

Ronaldinho wrote on his official Facebook account: “Hello Everybody, I will be doing my maiden trip to Kolkata this mid October and will participate in many charitable activities including visiting my R10 Football academy where I will interact with kids at Merlin Rise. Will also see the many cultural aspects and be part of the Durga Puja Festivities by visiting Shree Bhumi Sporting, Ahirtola Yuvak Brindo, Baruipur, Green Park & Rishra.”

“More ever, I will also be part of a Charity football match and also grace Diamond Harbour Fc ground. I would also interact with sponsors and many felicitation programs and promote the beautiful game. I know Kolkata has huge Brazil fans and I am very excited to meet them.”

“It would be a huge honour to meet the Honourable Chief Minister of West Bengal and gift her a jersey. I know Cricket is very popular and this time I want to learn cricket from Bengals “ Dada”.”

“I take this opportunity to thanks all the sponsors involved, Mr Saket Mohta from merlin who has partnered with my R10 football academy. Finally, Thank you Satadru for this initiative to take me to the beautiful City of joy.”

“Let the Samba Magic begin this Durga Puja. Ami tomader bhalo bhashi!”

Ronaldinho brought smiles to numerous football fans throughout his career. So the football-crazy city will be eagerly waiting to receive the Brazilian World Cup winner in October 2023. There are numerous Brazil fans in Kolkata.

About Ronaldinho

Senior career
Full name	Ronaldo de Assis Moreira
Date of birth	21 March 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height	1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s)	Attacking midfielder, winger
Years	Team	Apps	(Goals)
1998–2001	Grêmio	89	(47)
2001–2003	Paris Saint-Germain	55	(17)
2003–2008	Barcelona	145	(70)
2008–2011	AC Milan	76	(20)
2011–2012	Flamengo	56	(23)
2012–2014	Atlético Mineiro	58	(20)
2014–2015	Querétaro	25	(8)
2015	Fluminense	7	(0)
Total		511	(205)
International career
1999–2013	Brazil	97	(33)