Retired pro soccer star Ronaldinho Gaúcho has testified at a congressional hearing in Brazil, denying his involvement in an alleged $61 million crypto pyramid scheme that bore his name. On Aug. 31 ...

In the summer of 2006, Barcelona were on a pre-season tour of America. Ronaldinho, at the time the reigning holder of the Ballon d’Or who had just led Barca to Champions League and La Liga titles ...

Ronaldinho, who became sort of a godfather figure for Messi in the sport -- though the Brazilian prefers to call it a friendship -- introduced the young star to Bryant before he became the best soccer ...