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Ronaldinho's Still Got It!

WASHINGTON - MAY 26: Ronaldinho #80 of A.C. Milan has a shot tipped by goalkeeper Bill Hamid #30 of D.C. United at RFK Stadium on May 26, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON - MAY 26: Ronaldinho #80 of A.C. Milan has a shot tipped by goalkeeper Bill Hamid #30 of D.C. United at RFK Stadium on May 26, 2010 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)
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Despite the fact that he played for our arch-rivals, it'd be a cold-hearted madridista indeed who did not, in her heart of hearts, miss good old Ronaldinho a little. The Brazilian legend may have squandered some of his prodigious talent with his partying and lackadaisical approach to fitness and training, but given how much fun he always seems to be having, who could begrudge him it?

With a tip of our hat to the fine folks at AFR, we see that Ronaldinho, now playing in his homeland for Atlético Mineiro, can still turn on his mesmerizing skills once in a while, after the jump.


And for good measure, here's a classic from the archives - Ronaldinho's breathtaking goal against Villarreal in 2006, at the height of his powers.

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