Today, Messi is one of the greatest players of all time, but at the time Ronaldinho met the boy, he was just a promise.

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With Ronaldinho at his peak, and Messi just beginning, these were the present and future of one of Spain's biggest clubs, Barcelona.

Check out the details of a friendship that helped Messi reach the highest level in world football.

After all, Ronaldinho and Messi is one of the greatest plots in the history of football.

From humble beginnings in South America to international success, the dynamic duo have shaped a generation of football fans who admire their skill and creativity on the pitch.

Firstly, when Messi arrived at Barcelona's first team, the club's great star was Ronaldinho.

In a team made up mainly of Spaniards and Brazilians, the shy Argentine felt isolated.

Always extremely shy, the player didn't mix much with his teammates, much less speak to them.

In an interview, former Barcelona player Piqué said that Messi, in the first month he arrived at the club, didn't say anything.

And when he spoke, it was in an extremely low tone, it seemed like he didn't want to be heard. However, his football spoke for him, and in his first days at the club his talent was recognized. 

Ronaldinho, the best player on that team, was the first to welcome Messi into the group, after all, one great talent recognizes another, and the wizard realized that perhaps he was facing a great star.

A young 16-year-old prodigy became the protégé of the great number 10, who was Ronaldinho Gaúcho.

The Brazilian, at that time, already said that Messi would be a great player, hence the great attention given to this jewel that was being polished.

The two began to spend practically all their time at the club together, which resulted in great harmony during the games.

Messi's first professional goal was a pass directly from Ronaldinho's feet, so that the Argentine star scored a great goal as cover.

In addition to being primarily responsible for welcoming the star to the club, he assisted on the boy's first professional goal.

After Ronaldinho's arrival, the club once again enjoyed great football success, resulting in a golden age for Barça.

Messi and Ronaldinho had great success playing together, check out the duo's great achievements.

They won the Spanish Championship twice in Spain, and two Spanish Super Cups.

Furthermore, they also won the historic Champions League, in the final against Arsenal in 2006.

However, Ronaldinho began to seek new opportunities, and the end of the duo was approaching.

In 2008, Ronaldinho was closing a deal with AC Milan, and had to make a difficult decision to leave Barcelona. 

Ronaldinho was looking for changes, and with a good offer to play for Milan, he went to the Italian championship, away from Messi.

The Argentine said in an interview that welcoming Ronaldinho to the club was extremely important so that he could develop at the club.

Furthermore, the Brazilian taught several things to help Messi in his growth in football. 

Ronaldinho and Messi often displayed a complementary style of play on the pitch. 

Ronaldinho was known for his daring style, always dribbling with the most varied tricks, while Messi used his speed, being more objective in his moves. 

Together they formed a duo that dominated European football, as their ability to maintain possession of the ball and make creative options fit perfectly with the Catalan club's philosophy. 

The two formed a dynamic duo that could outdo each other on the field with little effort. 

It's a shame they played together for so little time, since at that time Messi was still far from his peak.

The story of Ronaldinho and Messi is truly inspiring and a lesson for everyone.

Even with the great rivalry between Brazil and Argentina, the great Brazilian star welcomed Lionel Messi, which greatly enhanced the beginning of his career, facilitating his integration into the group of players. 

Although Ronaldinho was at the peak of his career, and Messi was just beginning, he took him under his wing and taught him what he knew.

This is an example that shows all of us how to work collaboratively with others, regardless of our backgrounds or beliefs.

Without a doubt, Messi and Ronaldinho are the two greatest number 10s Barcelona has ever had.

And, in addition, they helped the club reach the size it is today.

When Ronaldinho arrived at Barça, the club was going through a bad phase, with Real Madrid, its biggest rival, winning everything possible.

At this time, Barcelona's rival was injecting a lot of money into football, putting together a true galactic team.

Featuring players such as Ronaldo Fenômeno, Zidane, Roberto Carlos, among others.

And on top of that, the signing of Ronaldinho for Barcelona was due to an irrefutable offer that the player David Beckham received from Real Madrid.

To try to get back on his feet, Beckham was a target for Barça, however, the Madrid club took that one. Therefore, the Catalan club's second option was Ronaldinho Gaúcho.

Who, subsequently, passed the baton and the number 10 shirt to none other than Lionel Messi.

And that was the great story behind one of the greatest friendships in football, which continues to this day.