Ronaldinho returns to Barcelona: Nigerian star missing as legends beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in Israel

Ronaldinho returns to Barcelona: Nigerian star missing as legends beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in Israel

Tosin Abayomi 09:40 - 06.09.2023

Nigerian star missing, Ronaldinho bags assist on return as Barcelona Legends thrash Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in Israel.

The Barcelona legends have gone viral on social media following their latest exhibition match.

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has been trending and his return to the Barcelona Legends fold has led to more exposure.

Ronaldinho returns to Barcelona Legends in Israel

The Barça Legends defeated Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in the first of two games in Israel.

Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Saviola, and rookie Bojan Krkic all put on standout displays.

After just two minutes, Saviola scored on his first touch of the ball after Ronaldinho's pass, but Badash leveled the score for the home team six minutes later.

Nigerian star missing, Ronaldinho bags assist on return as Barcelona Legends thrash Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in Israel. Image Credit - Instagram/Barcelona
Nigerian star missing, Ronaldinho bags assist on return as Barcelona Legends thrash Maccabi Tel Aviv 5-3 in Israel. Image Credit - Instagram/Barcelona

However, the Catalans were in complete control, and after several wasted opportunities, a Rivaldo penalty gave them the lead once again just before halftime.

After making his second-half debut, Bojan Krkic just required four minutes to score off a Trashorras assist.

Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Saviola, and rookie Bojan Krkic all put on standout displays as Barcelona Legends won - Image Credit- Barcelona/Instagram
Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Saviola, and rookie Bojan Krkic all put on standout displays as Barcelona Legends won - Image Credit- Barcelona/Instagram

With a magnificent solo goal, Jofre Mateu increased Barça's advantage to 4-1, but the Israelis immediately came alive as goals from Turgeman and Haim suddenly thrust them back into the game.

However, Barça put an end to it when Roger Garcia scored after MVP Saviola assisted, allowing the 16,000-strong crowd to celebrate a Blaugrana victory.

Before he retired, Gbenga Okunowo gained notoriety for his time playing for FC Barcelona, a top team in the Spanish La Liga. Image Credit - Barcelona Legends
Before he retired, Gbenga Okunowo gained notoriety for his time playing for FC Barcelona, a top team in the Spanish La Liga. Image Credit - Barcelona Legends

Gbenga Okunowo missing for Barcelona Legends

On Wednesday, August 30 Barcelona Legends recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory against Asian Legends at the Dolon Omurzakov Stadium, Kyrgyzstan.

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria defender Gbenga Okunowo was not inaction for Barcelona Legends in Kyrgyzstan.

Okunowo, a former defender for Spanish La Liga giants Barcelona was in action in their game against the Zambian Legends.

At the age of 18, highly regarded teenage defender Okunowo signed with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona.
At the age of 18, highly regarded teenage defender Okunowo signed with La Liga powerhouse Barcelona.

Okunowo had teammates like Xavi, Luis Figo, Rivaldo, and Luis Enrique, but he was never quite at their level.

Ronaldinho is trending because of Miche Minnies

Ronaldinho began trending earlier this week on social media despite having retired more than 5 years ago.

Football fans spotted the resemblance between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho and made an assessment they could be related.
Football fans spotted the resemblance between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho and made an assessment they could be related.

The Brazilian's name went viral again due to the enormous resemblance to a South African soccer player.

Miche Minnies is a center forward for Mamelodi Sundowns, one of the biggest teams in South Africa.

Football fans spotted the resemblance between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho and made an assessment they could be related.
Football fans spotted the resemblance between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho and made an assessment they could be related.

On Saturday, September 2, the Mamelodi Sundowns women's team took on the Young Buffaloes in a League fixture.

The viral moment was when 21-year-old Miche Minnies came on in the 66th minute of the second half.

Football fans spotted the resemblance between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho and made an assessment they could be related.

Fans went crazy on social media viral on social media comparing Miche Minnies to Brazilian great Ronaldinho. Image Credit - Imago
Fans went crazy on social media viral on social media comparing Miche Minnies to Brazilian great Ronaldinho. Image Credit - Imago

The premise of the relationship between Miche Minnies and Ronaldinho is based on the fact that the Brazilian superstar once traveled to South Africa for a visit.

It is important to note that Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho has only formally given birth to one child, a boy named Joo Mendes, who was the outcome of his 2004 romance with Janana Mendes.

Ronaldinho and the Barcelona Legends will led by coach Albert Ferrer for their next exhibition against Maccabi Haifa on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

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