Internet Desk: Brazilian legend Ronaldinho Gaucho finally puts an end to what happens to be a glorious career for the magician of the game. Here goes a few known and unknown facts about this great phenomenon.
His last professional club was Fluminese in his homeland of Brazil.
Ronaldinho started his career with Gremio before earning a move to Europe with Paris Saint-Germain in 2001.
It wasn’t long before his talent became evident and a bigger move beckoned for the superstar after his heroics helped Brazil lift their fifth ever World Cup in 2002.
Although he came close to signing for Manchester United, it was Barcelona who snapped him up in 2003. He won two consecutive league titles and the Champions League with the Spanish club, before moving to AC Milan..
He returned to Brazil in 2011, spending time with Flamengo, Atletico Mineiro and Fluminese, with a spell at Mexican side Querétaro in-between.