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In just two weeks the ex Barça has gone from bench to warm up to grab all sorts of praise

An abyss. This is the gap between Ronaldinho played his second game against Milan (in the field of Genoa on Sept. 14) and the one that struck last Sunday against Inter, in the Milanese derby. Two weeks separate a player who is literally passing on the pitch and Ligurian not contributed anything to his team to leave again the imprint of his magic and sentenced the leader with a superb goal from head.

In Italy it is said that Ronaldinho has changed and many, like Silvio Berlusconi, are already rubbing their hands with the 'new' Ronnie, who pregona to his inner circle who is going to make every effort to win back the Ballon d' .

A fairy tale typically Italian, from left to write many chapters before launching the bells of the flight.

For now, Ronaldinho has proved otherwise. Perhaps the opportunity offered him the game against Italian champion for the past three seasons he has served as a spur to accelerate its recovery and return to showcase media. The truth is that, according to published 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' in yesterday's edition, the Brazilian ace has not been seen in the Milanese night, despite the comments that had circulated on the matter, and follows a training program designed specifically for him.

Ancelotti tried to recover after their last three games on the bench against Reggina-even-jumped the field and managed to prompt ( "if you train well be the holder against Inter," he said) based on some specific training. 'La Gazzetta dello Sport' explains that the staff of the Milan Lab has not put a 'Dinh' on a diet because it was not necessary, but it works in search of his explosiveness. In recent weeks has lost two kilos and has won muscle mass with the aim of toning muscles and minimize the risk of injury. The player has explained to his intimates that in mid-October will be at 100 per 100 of its possibilities.

To achieve this, Ronaldinho focuses most of the work with the ball, because the physical work she does not like the staff and Milan based recovery with exercises tailored to their characteristics for the reasons.

The environment has been meeting in the house Varese, ten minutes of Milanello, it also helps to bring them Ronaldinho on the right track. For the time being along with his sister and his brother, Sergio, and spends hours playing the playstation.

The depth and Milan played the last post of shares Series A; this year has lost 7 of 9 games played.

Berlusconi promised to be very happy to move after Ronaldinho and Shevchenko to repescar. Along with Kaká, AC Milan collected three 'Golden Balls' and the president of the Republic presumed to possess the best attack in the world to complement Inzaghi, Duck and Borriello. Well, have spent only two days in the Series A club and winner of more world-alongside Boca-at the international level has bottomed out in the series A. Penultimate, has not joined a single point. Two defeats in two matches, with a balance of paupérrimas only one goal in favour (Ambrosini, a midfielder rather than one of his attackers extraordinary) and four embedded. For more titulus, the two defeats have occurred before Bologna, newly promoted, and Genoa, in the middle ...

All alarms are switched on at Milanello after the official competition Rest and Kaká, recurrence after his injury, not enough), Galliani confirmed in his post to Carlo Ancelotti. But his head and hangs by a thread if not reversed the situation soon, starting with the match of the Uefa Cup next Thursday in Zurich before the San Siro.

Given the precarious situation, yesterday held a summit at the headquarters of the sports club via Turati. Along with Galliani and Ancelotti brought together the sports director Ariedo Braida, the technical director confirm that the dismal preseason was not a fluke of fate. In nine games, including two officers, Milan has suffered seven defeats, including a very painful to Juve which endorsed him four goals in the tournament Berlusconi.

After losing the Sunday before the Genoa, in a game in which Diego Milito (marked a goal from penalty and gave the first) left the height of the tin to the three Golden Balls (Ronaldinho and Sheva were replaced in Leonardo, responsible for the medical field and Jean Pierre Meersseman responsible for the physical preparation Daniele Tognaccini. "We have had a meeting with the entity, technical and medical staff to assess the time and seek the best approach. What ha ido how? Well ...", said the technician at the exit.

Ancelotti, who insists that his office is not at risk, which must have clear solutions to amend the flight which had been his worst start of the championship Italian. Therefore prepares measures, according to Italian press, can be drastic in the case of Shevchenko, who lost the title for Borriello rather than duck, which Mister still do with the manner and attitude of last season . Ronaldinho also could stay on the bench, although critics have not yet Arreciado against them and excuse their poor performance at the Genoa by the fatigue accumulated in their matches with the Brazilian team ...
debuted. In short, everything is chaos ... /> Either way, the picture in Milan is alterta red. It starts to take shape that Berlusconi has missed the best time to thoroughly renew a template in which fourteen of their players (over half) over 30 years. This season of transition to not play the Champions was ideal for a change, but Berlusconi is to move encaprichó with Ronnie and repescar to Sheva. Flamini, one of the new, not just cuajar and trails, signed to rejuvenate the defense, has not yet

Thanked his colleagues for the ball GOLD AND THE WORLD Fife Player

The Brazilian Ronaldinho thanked from the website of the Italian team affection of the fans and their club mates at the club. In a letter entitled "Barcelona in my heart," said the Brazilian who has always noticed "the affection of the fans of Barca," and that has been "very happy" in the city thanks to the "good feelings" that he has Forwarded its people and the strength that has given have felt the "escorted".

"I enjoyed playing football at the club and I liked to do enjoy all the fans. I felt close to the people of FC Barcelona, which has always shown me their affection. I'm staying with the illusion, one day, power bid farewell at the Camp Nou ", he said.

Although he was happy for having signed a "great club like Milan, Ronaldinho said to be" with a certain penalty "for leaving places where they had "shared triumphs, but above all, emotions."

"The Brazilians play football also to make others happy. That has been one of my goals and I am satisfied for having succeeded," he added.

Happy and in Barcelona in Barcelona
The mediapunta Porto Alegre also had words for his companions, who stressed that "has been an honour to play with players of such high quality professional, but above all human," and noted that takes friends from "a large group" in which "everyone has contributed its share to the success" because "no single player wins anything."

"I must thank my colleagues and individual trophies to the club that I have given at this stage, especially gratifying to save a souvenir of the ball and the Golden Fife World Player," recalled the player, who extended their gratitude to the leaders, to technicians, doctors and other employees of the club, in addition to the press.
/> Ronaldinho ended his letter assuring that has lived "one of the best years of his life in the Barca club, and that stays with the best moments of an exceptional step", which have been "very many".

"I liked being happy in Barcelona and Barcelona. Put in my heart so much affection. Football is a game, is a party, is a sport to enjoy and do enjoy. We need to play football smiling. So we have understood . Thank you for your smile to me, "he concluded.

In its 35 years still triumphs in Greece. It is now at AEK. Always with one eye on Barcelona

Rivaldo was the last great idol of barcelonismo before the arrival of Ronaldinho at Camp Nou in 2003. As azulgrana, in the image and likeness of his compatriot, got the prized award of best player in the world, the Golden Ball dreamed. And the two also went from being idols masses to be questioned. At present, some sectors would not barcelonismos with bad eyes that Ronaldinho crossed out. Rivaldo, meanwhile, ended free in Milan ... Today, it remains at the bottom of the canyon in the AEK of Greece with Serra Ferrer of coach.

How will their lives for Athens

Very happy. This is my fourth season in Greece and I am very adapted. Although the Olympiacos and Panathinaikos have spent a lot of money on a grand template, we are now leaders of the League, which has much merit.

Already speaks Greek fluently?

Ufff ...! That is more complicated. No, I do not speak fluently. The team includes six players Brazilians, three Argentines, Portuguese, Serra Ferrer is Spanish, so we talk to communicate in Spanish portuguéso. My wife did speak it fairly well.

Is close to 36 years. The old smallpox, 'Rivo'...

The will perform on April 16, yes. Physically I am fine. I always cared a lot and the injuries I have respected enough. I love football and as long as you have a passion for this play will continue at the foot of the canyon. With AEK I have another year of contract and I think it, of course.

Are you aware of what is happening in Barça

Everything that can be living here, but yes, I see the Spanish television satellite, as the Bar ça-Seville Cup on Wednesday, read on the Internet and talk to the press friends that I explain some things. Something is happening with Ronaldinho, right?

Truth. And what is it?

I do not know very well, but Ronaldo will be left after one year at Barça. Romario also failed to comply with its contract. I ended up in Milan. Therefore I do not think it is coincidence, and of course the blame solely fútbolista. Something's happening in Barça with the major players.

Maybe not accept that a major figure in lower performance. Maybe we want is always at the same level ...

But that is impossible, because you can not win every year the League, the Champions League or always be the best or the most golea

Do you believe that Ronaldinho remains the same as always?

All players have ups and downs and we went through best and worst moments, but I have one thing very clear: Ronnie is the usual. Sure. Furthermore, I do not think that is good for the image of Barça that it is well to Ronnie ...

What concerns?

He is an icon, a reference, a mirror where many footballers are fixed. If others see that as Ronaldinho low yield treat it well, those players, as Messi, for example, or many others, think that any day they can spend exactly the same.

And what we do then?

In my view what we should do is give more affection than ever to Ronaldinho.

Why part of who?

Of all. Starting with the coach and running by the Press.

We are talking about a professional who is paid a tab of millions of euros every year ...

This money has nothing to do, believe me. There are many things that footballers do so without thinking about the money. When one is low morale, what must be done is levantársela, encourage, give support. If the early criticism of the change, then we have a problem.

What done Rijkaard

Demostrarle that trusts him.

The public ...

Demostrarle you want.

The media ...

Allow confidence. Ronnie has made great seasons, big parties, has set very important goals, has won many titles and has not yet attained 28 years! Have much football still in his legs!

Well in Barcelona and hear voices that say that the best thing would be to sell Barça.

Cometerían a very serious mistake and would pay dearly. In my view does not exist in the world today, a football player who can replace the void that would leave Ronaldinho. Also, let me ask you one thing, how old Henry?

Thierry is 30 years old, why question?

And for how many years has signed Barça?

The current and three more ...

I find it incredible that anyone could think that Ronaldinho, 28 years old, has no more to offer in football Barça when Henry has signed to 34. Did he seem to understand what I mean?

Perfectly, but that depends largely on what each player wants or can offer ...

Look, I was world champion with Brazil in Korea and Japan in 30 years. I was the second top scorer after Ronaldo and I chose the third best player of the World Cup. We all are challenges to meet and Ronnie is yours.

Do you know what?

I am not inside his head, nor I like to talk about things others, but I know that Ronaldinho has a lot of enthusiasm for making a great World in South Africa.

That will be in 2010 ...

So. Will reaching that event in the best possible way and also want removed the thorn from Germany, where things were not good either Brazil or him on the personal aspect. South Africa would be his last World him, sure, will want to shine light itself.

Some say that Ronnie will again be number one. Others who ...

If he has the motivation, many ilusióny win, achieved.

And after having won a World Cup, two League, Champions League, all individual awards for having occurred and what may have motivated?

Surely he wants to be re-League champion, Europe, Brazil with the world. And never forget that playing football is like us felicies. While we love this profession.

Some players FC Barcelona have been accused of not taking privacy consistent with the duties of a professional football ...

Look, I never left nor night he drank alcohol. I never liked to leave. However, I believe that a díaa week, after a party, have a drink with no responsibility makes dañoa anyone. What also matters are the ways and the gift of opportunity.

What does he mean by that?

Nobody is aware that when you win matches and the team works, but you see three in the morning in a nightclub nobody ever going to say anything. But if the team loses, the first thing you ask and demand is that caring ways. Pass in all countries of the world. When you lose it's best to stay at home, you do not see.

Good advice ...

The major players have to be aware that they are an example for many people, especially children. They want us to be like tomorrow, so much caring image. Ronaldinho is the idol of children by their football and that always has a smile and a moment for them. Those things also have to value them know.

Incidentally, how do you see the Barça this season?

I think it continues to make the best football game España.Es attractive, with extremes, which I like. No wonder that in the Camp Nou fans always wanted to see good football, not just winning. Historically in Barça always opted for quality, why have so many great players paraded.

Therein lies the debate right now. Even Eto'o says that the first thing is to win, to play well comes later.

Because there are emergencies and Madrid is seven points in the standings. I also understand this. Moreover, in many phases of a game can not only think about doing so beautiful, we must be more practical. It is true that the three points, or spend an eliminatory, is the crux. When you win titles few people remember if you play good or bad. What is true is that only those sets capable of making a football attractive are remembered many years later.

The seven point lead between Madrid and FC Barcelona are a true reflection of the difference between the two great rivals?

I think not, far from it. The key was in the party's Camp Nou. That defeat did much damage to Barça. Anyway I think that difference is not insurmountable. The Barça have to match staffing and overcome it.

But it does not have much margin for error ...

Look, Sunday, Real Madrid can lose well before the Atletico Madrid. And if Barça beat Racing will be placed over just four points. It is a lot League todavíay everything can happen.

Would you like Madrid Bernd Schuster

She football very practical and also has great players such as Robinho, Van Nistelrooy, Casillas, Raul, Baptista .... The League is to be very exciting. The last season was.

More infarcts not please ...