In an interview with GOAL, Philippe Senderos shared what it was like to play alongside the Brazilian legend Ronaldinho. The former Swiss defender called Ronaldinho a true "artist" and emphasized that his natural talent could compete with the best players in football. During his illustrious career, Ronaldinho played for Milan alongside David Beckham and other stars. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
The Ballon d'Or winner and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho, moved to the San Siro in 2008 after an unforgettable five-year spell at Barcelona. The Brazilian magician, who witnessed Lionel Messi's rise to the first team at the Catalan club, showcased his playmaking skills in Italy. He added a Serie A title to his collection, which already included La Liga, Champions League, and World Cup trophies.
Ronaldinho's incredible career and life are now the subject of a Netflix documentary series. The project tells the story of how he reached the pinnacle of football and always played with a smile on his face. Former Arsenal defender Senderos considers it a privilege to have shared a dressing room with Ronaldinho and to have studied his character up close.
When asked to compare the technical skills of Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi, Senderos replied: "It's hard to compare him with Messi or anyone else. But he is one of the most talented players I've seen in my career, perhaps the most. The tricks he showed every day in training were unbelievable. Watching him was a pure joy."
Legends such as Andrea Pirlo, David Beckham, Paolo Maldini, Kaka, Alessandro Nesta, Andriy Shevchenko, and Filippo Inzaghi played alongside Ronaldinho at Milan. Speaking about the training sessions of that era, Senderos added that Pirlo could deliver the ball to any spot he wanted, while Ronaldinho created true works of art on the pitch.
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