Ronaldinho itching to play WC 2014

29 December,2012 09:10 AM IST |   |  Sundari Iyer

With the 2014 World Cup set to be held in Brazil, local boy Ronaldinho (Ronaldo de Assis Moreira) hopes to make it to the national squad and mesmerise the home crowd.


The Brazilian is enjoying a good run for his club Atlético Mineiro and hopes to continue the form and bring glory to his country at the biggest football extravaganza.


Ronaldinho obliges fans at a promotional event. Pic/Krunal Gosavi

"I want to be the part of the World Cup. It will be the biggest moment in my life and for many in Brazil," said Ronaldinho who was in Pune to announce his debut venture in collaboration with Bala Entertainment for an animation flick titled R-10.

The 32-year-old who, who has never plied his trade in the Premier League, was linked in the past with Blackburn Rovers (now owned by Venkys). However, the move never saw the light of the day. Despite having signed an extension with his current club for a year, he didn't rule out playing in the EPL. " I am very much committed to Athletico Mineiro, but I am close to the offer to moving to Blackburn in the future."u00a0

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Assis Moreira mesmerise 2014 World Cup Ronaldinho