"To be here with all those great players applauding me is a dream come true," said Ronaldinho after receiving the golden ball trophy at a ceremony in Paris attended by several former winners.
Ronaldinho retired from professional football in 2018 at the age of 38 following trophy-laden spells at Barcelona, AC Milan and with the Brazil national team where he won the World Cup.
Ronaldo (L) of Brazil and his team mate Ronaldinho smile during the Training Session in the Olympic Stadium for the Brazilian Team for the FIFA World Cup 2006 on June 12, 2006 in Berlin, Germany ...