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Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldinho has confirmed his visit to Kolkata, India ahead of the Durga Puja this year. The talismanic midfielder is known as one of the greatest players in the history of the game with a Ballon d’Or award, multiple league titles and the FIFA World Cup. There was a lot of speculation about the former AC Milan star travelling to India this year but not confirmed news.
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But Ronaldinho took to his social handle to announce his visit to the city of joy, Kolkata during the first few days of the Durga Puja. Reports say the Brazilian will be arriving on October 16 and will be in the city for two days before heading to Dhaka, as per PTI. More about Ronaldinho’s plans in Kolkata, the former FC Barcelona star will play a charity football match and interact with trainees in a football academy.
Coming back to Ronaldinho’s, the Brazilian shared, “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.”
He also talked about how will be interacting with the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamta Banerjee and Indian cricketing legend, Sourav Ganguly. Ronaldinho’s statement continued, “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”.
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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! A Satadru Dutta Initiative.”
