Watch: Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho visits Kolkata in India

Updated : Oct 16, 2023 20:30
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AP

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho arrived in Kolkata, the eastern metropolis in India, to a rousing reception on Sunday.

It was a maiden visit to India for the three-time Ballon d'Or winner from Brazil to this football mad city that has hosted other legends of the sport including Pele, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi in the past.

The 43-yr-old visited a statue of Diego Maradona, but will also inaugurate a statue of Lionel Messi.

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