Former Ballon D'Or winner Ronaldinho, who enthralled the crowd with his deft skills during the first two matches of the Premier Futsal, will not be a part of the Goa leg. He left for Brazil on Monday.
Ronaldinho will be replaced by former Brazilian captain Cafu, who is a double World Cup winner (1994 and 2002).
It has been learnt that Ronaldinho has been appointed Brand Ambassador of the Rio Paralympic Games, which will be held between September 7 to 18, right after the Olympic Games.
After his fine performance against Bengaluru 5s yesterday, the Goan crowd was expecting him to light-up the futsal turf in Pedem, Mapusa, but were left disappointed.
“It is unfortunate that I have to leave for my home country Brazil as my country’s commitment comes first. The para-Olympics committee has honoured me to be their ambassador, which requires me to be in Brazil. I was looking forward towards being in Goa, but I learnt only yesterday of this development. I am delighted to spend these days in your beautiful country and promote the game I grew up playing,” Ronaldinho was quoted as saying in a press release.
“But I promise to be back for Season 2 of Premier Futsal, much stronger. I am leaving you in great hands; Cafu, will replace me as your marquee palyer. He is a very dear friend and is a top quality player and I am sure he will light the league up,” stated Ronaldinho.
Goa plays its last match group match against Kolkata tomorrow.
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