article_snippet: the Brazilian playmaker enjoyed successful spells in Europe with Barcelona (left) and AC Milan (right)
article_snippet: Ronaldinho taps Brazil team-mate Roberto Carlos on the head during a training session in 2006 .
article_snippet: Frank Lampard and Ronaldinho shake hands after an entertaining fixture in 2006 .
article_snippet: The Brazilian says The Brazilian urged Frank Rijkaard to sign the England midfielder, and praises Frank Rijkaard goal record .
article_snippet: When Ronaldinho left Barcelona for Milan in 2008, Kaka linked up with Kaka Brazil team-mate and Ballon d'Or winner.
article_snippet: Brazil team-mates Ronaldinho and Kaka pose for photographers at a press conference in 2005 .
article_snippet: The duo went on to play with each other at Milan, Ronaldinho says Ronaldinho was 'the best player in the world' ATTACK .
article_snippet: Lionel Messi usurped Ronaldinho at Barcelona but Lionel Messi holds no grudges toward Lionel Messi former team-mate .
article_snippet: The club's record goalscorer opted for pastures new when Barcelona came calling, but only briefly played with Ronaldinho.
article_snippet: Ronaldinho's verdict: 'My good friend who I played with at Barcelona, and there was even a chance that we nearly played together again in New York.
article_snippet: Ronaldinho didn't get to work with Thierry Henry for long at Barcelona but praises Thierry Henry speed and skill .
highlights_snippet: Ronaldinho says Ronaldinho urged Frank Rijkaard to sign Frank Lampard for Barca .
  