Former player Ronaldinho returned to the pitch last Monday to participate in a charity event held at Stadium of Light, in Sunderland. The Brazilian athlete took on the role of captain of the Ronaldinho and Amigos team, which faced the Reino Unido Icons team. The opposing team had the leadership of former striker Jermain Defoe in a confrontation focused on fundraising. The match was part of the British holiday calendar, attracting a large audience.
The sporting exhibition brought together several notable football names. The squad led by the star of Barcelona and Seleção Brasileira included compatriots like Philippe Coutinho, Maicon and Kleberson. Do On the other side of the field, the British team bet on the experience of ex-professionals like Kevin Phillips and Phil Bardsley to balance the actions during the 90 minutes of friendly competition.
The event marked another public appearance by the 2002 Copa champion in actions aimed at solidarity. The presence of the former shirt 1