Ronaldinho reunites with old friends, spends day cheering on Lionel Messi & Co.

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The Brazilian football legend won the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan with the above retired stars.

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Ronaldinho shared the moment on his personal Twitter account, writing, "World Cup with family reunion."

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Messi and his co-stars advanced to the final with a 3–0 victory, earning praise from many, but especially from R10.

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And Argentina's second goal, assisted by Messi after "Maradonian" entered the penalty area, was enough for Ronaldinho to applaud and raise his feet.

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Ronaldinho, 42, and Messi, 35, were visible as they parted ways in FC Barcelona.

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Like Ronaldinho, many fans around the world have had to put aside their dislike for the Argentine for Messi, who deserves to win the World Cup.

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Thanks for reading.

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