Internet Desk: Former Ballon d’Or winning Brazilian footballer Ronaldinho will be in Mumbai on Friday to promote Premier Futsal. Former FIFAWorld Player of the Year will make an announcement regarding Premier Futsal.
Some of the biggest stars of yesteryears have been associated with the Premier Futsal. Luis Figo, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Hernan Crespo and Cafu were part of the inaugural season last year. Ronaldinho made a stunning debut in the Premier Futsal, scoring five goals against Bangalore 5’s. The Brazilian played for the Goa franchise.
On his upcoming visit to India, Ronaldinho said, “My association with Premier Futsal has been a fruitful one. It was a great experience to be in India and play in front of local crowds last year and I look forward to another warm welcome from this sports loving country.”
Ronaldinho was recently in Pakistan to take part in two exhibition matches. He was accompanied by Robert Pires, Boateng, Ryan Giggs and other stars. The matches were played in Lahore and Karachi.
Ronaldinho, who retired from professional football after a stint with Brazilian club Fluminense in 2015, showed he lost none of his skills and wowed the crowd in the inaugural Premier Futsal event in India.