Ronaldinho began his political career in Brazil
The Barca legend has just joined the PRB party, he could run in general elections in his homeland.
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Many people think that Ronaldinho's life will be quiet when he retires from playing, that he will only continue to be present in the media for football and entertainment projects. In fact, whenSaying goodbye to the football world, Ronaldinho once revealed that he wanted to focus on three plans including a football academy, music and a sports company.
However, on March 20, he surprised his fans by starting a political career in Brazil. Ronaldinho's "new agency" isPRB party (Partido Republicano Brasileiro).
Rio de Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella is one of the leaders of this political organization. He explained that Ronaldinho wanted to "contribute to the party's projects and proposals at the local and federal level".
Ronaldinho is the most popular idol in Brazil. So much so that many people think the former Barca striker could even run in the general election and win.However, a PRB spokesman "tempered the excitement" by explaining: "At the moment, he has not decided whether to run or not."
Ronaldinho is not the first footballer to turn to politics after leaving the pitch. Successful colleagues such as Weah, Bebeto, Romario, Shevchenko or Kaladze.