Ronaldinho gets Barca boost

Ronaldinho scored as Barcelona defeated AC Milan 2-0 in a friendly at the RFK Stadium in Washington, DC.

The Brazilian striker, who last week rejected Manchester United to join the Spanish giants, also set up Ricardo Quaresma in the 11th minute for the opening goal.

Barca completed a double over Italian opposition in less than a week after defeating Juventus 3-2 last weekend.

Ronaldinho sealed the victory six minutes after half-time when he was put through by Xavi and beat keeper Dida from the edge of the box.

Barcelona now head for Philadelphia for a showdown with United on Sunday where Ronaldinho can expect a hot reception after his comments on snubbing the Old Trafford outfit.