Former Brazilian football giant Ronaldinho Gaucho visited the City of Joy for the first time recently to soak in the city’s football fervour. Just in time for Durga Puja, his itinerary included a trip to the pandals, among other things. He was also felicitated by Emami Healthy & Tasty Foods and East Bengal Football Club at a ceremony held at JW Marriott Kolkata. Here are some snapshots.
(Top left) Ronaldinho posed with his little fans and signed their footballs and jerseys.
(Bottom left) When East Bengal met Brazil! The East Bengal team captured a memory of a lifetime with the Brazilian football legend.
(Right) Ronaldinho checked out yummy Basanti Pulao and was bowled over by the aroma.
(Top left) Ronaldinho met the former Spanish defender and the present coach of East Bengal Football Club, Carles Cuadrat, after 18 years and shared a nostalgic moment. "Eu amo massa" said Ronaldinho when asked about his favourite food. Carles translated that he loved pasta.
(Bottom left) Sudhakar Rao Desai, CEO of Emami, felicitated Ronaldinho.