Talking to Panenka magazine, 2005 Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho opened up on his friendship with Lionel Messi while at Barcelona. The Brazilian enjoyed a fruitful five-year spell at the Camp Nou between 2003 and 2008, winning two La Liga titles, one UEFA Champions League title and two Spanish Super Cups with the club. He is still revered by many Barcelona fans till date. Messi emerged and flourished as Barcelona's new star after Ronaldinho left the club. Ronaldinho took Messi under his wing once Messi joined the Barcelona first team. Ronaldinho told Panenka magazine: "When I arrived at Barcelona, there was already talk of a kid who stood out. "Then we were friends; we started playing together and we got on very well. "He arrived being different to the others, and we spoke with [Frank] Rijkaard so that he came to train with us - it was all very fast. "I was lucky enough to give him the pass for his first goal. "Over time, it's v...
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