Person: Roberto Assis

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Ronaldinho to chase Olympic dream

Ronaldinho insists he will play for Brazil at the Olympic Games in Beijing next month despite Barcelona insisting the midfielder is expected to return for pre-season training on Monday.

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A Real setback for Madrid and Barca

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Ronaldinho agent plays down exit talk

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Ronaldinho bid from Milan rejected: Reports

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Chelsea await Veron answer

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Ferguson missed his big chance

United broke my heart - Ronaldinho

Ronaldinho claims he was left with a “broken heart” when his move to Manchester United failed to materialise.

Sun, 03 Aug, 2003

Barca agree fee for Ronaldinho

Manchester United’s summer-long pursuit of Ronaldinho today officially came to an end when Paris St Germain agreed to sell the Brazilian World Cup-winner to Barcelona.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho in talks with Barcelona

Manchester United looked set to miss out on the signing of Ronaldinho today after Barcelona revealed they were in negotiations with the Brazilian’s agent.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2003

Barca up the stakes in chase for Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED’S interest in signing Ronaldinho was tested to the limit yesterday as Barcelona upped the stakes in the contest to sign the midfielder, while the Old Trafford club have yet to agree either a fee or personal terms for fellow Brazilian Kleberson.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho chase drags on

MANCHESTER UNITED are closing in on Ronaldinho but the Brazilian’s agent suggested yesterday the deal might not be sealed until next week.

Wed, 16 Jul, 2003

Barca threat to Reds’ Ronaldinho bid

BARCELONA still believe that they can hijack Ronaldinho’s proposed move to Manchester United and that Chelsea can also steal in to rob Alex Ferguson of his prey.

Sat, 12 Jul, 2003

United close in on Ronaldinho swoop

After losing David Beckham to Real Madrid it appears Manchester United have got one over on their Spanish rivals in the race to sign Ronaldinho after the Brazilian ace picked Old Trafford as his favoured destination.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

Ronaldhino keen to be Man United bound

RONALDINHO has decided he wants to leave Paris St Germain and join Manchester United, and is now waiting for the clubs to agree a deal.

Fri, 11 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho future likely to be sorted quickly

THE future of Ronaldinho is set to be decided in the next 48 hours as Barcelona made a late 30m bid to snatch the 23-year-old Brazilian World Cup winner from under the noses of Manchester United and Real Madrid.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2003

United continue to pursue Ronaldinho

Manchester United are pursuing their interest in Brazilian Ronaldinho as the World Cup star’s future looks set to be decided this week.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2003

United up offer for Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED has raised their offer for Ronaldinho to nearly £18 million.

Wed, 09 Jul, 2003

Real tipped to land Ronaldinho ahead of United

RONALDINHO’S brother and agent Roberto Assis has confirmed that Real Madrid are favourites to land the Brazilian World Cup winner ahead of Manchester United — although he will not rule out the Old Trafford club.

Mon, 07 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho Real deal close - Graille

Manchester United look set to miss out on transfer target Ronaldinho as Real Madrid are close to securing the Brazilian’s services.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Chelsea join chase to sign Ronaldinho

CHELSEA have joined the chase for the signature of in-demand Brazilian Ronaldinho, who is also wanted

Sat, 05 Jul, 2003

Ronaldinho’s agent says United move still alive

PARIS ST GERMAIN have turned down an offer from Manchester United for Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho, but the player’s agent is confident the two clubs can still negotiate an agreement.

Fri, 04 Jul, 2003

Man United hit by transfer fever

PARIS ST GERMAIN star Ronaldinho is happy with a proposed deal to take him to Manchester United and now only needs the French club to approve the move, his agent and brother, Roberto Assis, revealed last night.

Tue, 01 Jul, 2003

PSG ready to release Ronaldinho

Paris St Germain coach Vahid Halilhodzic revealed this morning that the cash-strapped club are now willing to negotiate the sale of Ronaldinho.

Fri, 27 Jun, 2003

Talks to resume on Ronaldinho deal

The path for Ronaldinho’s potential transfer to Manchester United could be further smoothed on Friday.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

Now it’s adios Queiroz

NEW Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz insisted last night that there was no friction between David Beckham and Alex Ferguson at his former club Manchester United.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2003

Djemba gets ‘call’ to play for United

CAMEROON midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba has claimed he has met Sir Alex Ferguson and will be a Manchester United player next season.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2003

Real in the driving seat after derby win

REAL MADRID gained the upper hand in the Spanish title race when they went top with one game to play after beating Atletico Madrid 4-0 while rivals Real Sociedad slipped to a 3-2 defeat at Celta Vigo last night.

Mon, 16 Jun, 2003

'Grey' Manchester may not suit Ronaldinho, claims Silvestre

Mickael Silvestre believes Ronaldinho would fit in perfectly at Old Trafford - but may not find Manchester to his liking.

Fri, 13 Jun, 2003

Barca ‘can’t afford’ Becks

United confirm interest from continental clubs

Tue, 10 Jun, 2003

United closing in on Ronaldinho

MANCHESTER UNITED will almost certainly unveil Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho after this month’s Confederations Cup.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2003

PSG keen to keep Ronaldinho - agent

Paris St Germain are still determined to hang on to Ronaldinho despite intense speculation that he is set to move to Manchester United, according to his agent.

Thu, 05 Jun, 2003

PSG deny agreeing Ronaldinho sale to United

NEW Paris St Germain chief Francis Graille denied yesterday he had agreed to a Manchester United bid for the French club’s Brazilian World Cup star Ronaldinho.

Tue, 20 May, 2003