Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho Gaucho arrived in Kolkata on Sunday and wasted no time in making his presence felt. He met with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and gifted her a jersey on Monday.Ronaldinhos trip to Kolkata will involve his participation in various events and the Kolkatas grand Durga Puja celebrations. During his two-day stay, he is likely to meet with former Indian cricket team skipper and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly.#WATCH | Brazilian Football legend Ronaldinho meets West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at her residence in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/0Pl1u5Qzrp— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2023Inaguration of Durga Puja Pandal and Ronaldinhos R10 AcademyEarlier in the day, the 43-year-old football maestro inaugurated the Sreebhumi Durga Puja Pandal. His visit includes an exhibition match between Diamond Harbour FC and Sree Bhumi Sporting Club at the Bata Maidan and Stadium in Maheshtala scheduled on October 17. He also inaugurated the Ronaldinhos R10 Academy in Kolkata where his fans thronged to get a glimpse of the 2002 World Cup winner.#WATCH | West Bengal | Brazilian Football legend Ronaldinho visited Durga Puja pandal in Baruipur and Narendrapur in South 24 Parganas district earlier this evening. pic.twitter.com/uUo7Z0NKUT— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2023The Brazilian footballer received a warm welcome after landing at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport. This is the first visit to the football-crazy city that has hosted many football legends of the world sport, including Pele, Diego Maradona, and Lionel Messi.#WATCH | West Bengal: Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho enjoys dancing at Sree Bhumi Sporting Club in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/AYrKvp2O4z— ANI (@ANI) October 16, 2023Incredible RonaldinhoRonaldinho has won three Ballon dOrs and won FIFA World Player of the Year in 2004 and 2005. He also won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002 and the Champions League with Barcelona in 2006
