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Ronaldo's football skills began to blossom at the age of eight, and he was first given the nickname Ronaldinho—inho, meaning 'small'—because he was often the youngest and the smallest player in youth club matches. [19] He developed an interest in futsal and beach football, which later expanded to organized football. [21]
Ronaldo Rodrigues de Jesus (born 19 June 1965 in São Paulo, Brazil) is a former Brazilian footballer, initially known on the football pitch as Ronaldo and then as Ronaldão (big Ronaldo) to differentiate him from his younger compatriot and teammate, also dubbed Ronaldo, who was nicknamed Ronaldinho (little Ronaldo) before this was adopted by Ronaldinho Gaúcho.
Ronaldinho (Ronaldo de Assis Moreira; born 1980) is a Brazilian football player. Ronaldinho , a diminutive form of the given name " Ronaldo ", often used as a term of endearment, may also refer to: Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) (Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima; born 1976), Brazilian football striker and businessman
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer), full name Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (born 1976), Brazilian footballer; Cristiano Ronaldo (born 1985), Portuguese footballer; Ronaldinho, full name Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (born 1980), Brazilian footballer, also known as "Ronaldinho Gaúcho" Ronaldo Cezar Soares dos Santos (born 2000), Brazilian footballer
The beautiful game (Portuguese: o jogo bonito) is a nickname for association football. It was popularised by Brazilian footballer Pelé, who played from 1957 to 1977. It was a term widely used in Brazil, though some think the exact origin of the phrase is disputed. Stuart Hall, an English football commentator, used it in 1958.
The team's official foundation is July 8, 1950. Later journalist Herrera "Periquín" Pozas bestowed the nickname of Gallos Blancos (White Roosters) based on the club's "willingness to fight for every ball" and their characteristic white uniforms. The team quickly developed a large local fanbase.
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Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʁoˈnawdu ˈlwiz nɐˈzaɾju dʒi ˈlimɐ]; born 18 September 1976), [2] mononymously known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.