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Sad to see him go. I lived in Barca for a year and root for them. I'm also a fan of Ronnie Cowboy, but sometimes players need a change of scenery, just like anybody else.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 08:29 AM

I just don't see this happening. It would be a mistake to go to Inter Milan. AC would be fine, but Inter just doesn't have the talent he needs. Inter are good, but he is above that. All he would have is Zlatan Ibr, and no other real playmakers. I'll believe this when it happens.

Keeper | 03/25/08, 08:30 AM

Adriano is doing a good job here of finding the net for Sao Paulo. He should have more goals than he does in fact, I've seen quite a few near misses as well. But perhaps if he really finds his form he might be able to help out once again. Perhaps.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 08:36 AM

why does Nike get involved?

Lazymike97 | 03/25/08, 09:02 AM

I guess 'cus they will sell a crapload of Ronaldinho shirts.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 09:15 AM

Nike is probably involved if Ronny has to buy his way outta his contract or in-order to help finance the transfer for inter. For a sport that is so against bunging or tapping-up...now I think I am referring to player-agents, ( They have some funny-names for it), it sure is weird how this doesn't come across as third-party involvment in a transaction. Let's see how they get around this one.

johnnyrunner | 03/25/08, 09:19 AM

If Barca gives permission, which apparently they have, then there is no problem. The problem is when the owning team doesn't give permission for talks to take place, like in any sport.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 09:22 AM

I do not believe this rumor. Why would he want to go to Inter where the only playmaker is Zlatan Ibrahimovic?

J. HOVA: BROOKLYN'S OWN | 03/25/08, 09:23 AM

Unless, Inter hires Mourinho who brings in 'Dinho and Drogba. I can see that happening and would like it.

J. HOVA: BROOKLYN'S OWN | 03/25/08, 09:24 AM

Ronaldinho IS the playmaker. I'm sure they can find a finisher or two for him besides Zlatan.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 09:28 AM

Unless, Inter hires Mourinho who brings in 'Dinho and Drogba. I can see that happening and would like it.

J. HOVA: THE ARCHBISHOP | 03/25/08, 09:24 AM

That would be very interesting to say the least.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 09:37 AM

Jazinho...Thanks for the point. I will cite your knowledge, on this point from now on. I'm always learning. So was it Corinthians, ( correct me if I got the S.American team wrong), that were complaining about Tevez and Mascherano going to West Ham via an agent?

johnnyrunner | 03/25/08, 10:13 AM

Things often seem a bit complicated when MSI are involved. I wouldn't anticipate such problems with Nike.

Jazinho | 03/25/08, 10:28 AM

Like Jazinho said Ronaldinho is a playmaker. that means if the move was maede, Inter would need a decent finisher to get the pass from Ronaldinho and score, and maybe a defensive midfielder to get the ball from opponents and provide to Ronaldinho. I wouldnt want to have another playmaking type of players playing at the same time, since i saw what happened after Lionel Messi really turned into a monster playmaker.

MUNTD | 03/25/08, 12:01 PM

Barcellona did with Deco-Ronaldinho-Eto'o so inter could do it with Vieira-Ronaldinho-Crespo(or Cruz, Adriano), but i dont see Ibrahimovic and Ronaldinho on the field for the same team working well. Even though Zlatan got the size for it, his skillset and mindset is not really that of a finisher.

MUNTD | 03/25/08, 12:08 PM

He was the best player in the world for a few years, but I think he needs a change of scenery. Maybe he's partying too hard or whatever, but he needs a new environment to get him back up to being one of the top 3-4 players in the world for a few more years. Good move for both clubs.

Good Newz Kennels | 03/25/08, 12:30 PM

If he headed to Milan, he would be sponsored by Addidas and Nike would lose alot of sales while addidas sales would increase obviously.

I thought Inter were intent with Argentines while Milan got all the Brazilians lol. I think Inter need more italians instead of foreigners. But i think he would be very effective at Juve to be honest.

But in the end, he will end up at Milan

jeevs BS | 03/25/08, 12:55 PM

if im not mistaken, Inter also is sponsered by Nike. I think Nike is getting into the equation because they think the move would give Ronaldinho more appearance & spot light since he has lost some in Barcelona after 2006 WC. More attention to Ronaldinho, better sale for his signature boot and inter milan gear.

MUNTD | 03/25/08, 01:52 PM

What a sweet mug

Weapon X | 03/25/08, 02:46 PM

I just remembered that Nike sponsors Manchester United. Come to England, 'Dinho!!

Play for S.A.F.!!

J. HOVA: BROOKLYN'S OWN | 03/25/08, 03:46 PM