Official Brazilian National Football Team jersey worn by attacking midfielder Ronaldinho during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. The Nike jersey, size large, features numbers to front and back, and the back also bearing Ronaldinho’s name across the shoulders. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the son of Rogelson Da Silva Barretto, a former uniform manager for the Brazilian National Soccer Team, who affirms that this jersey derives from his father's personal collection.
Ronaldinho served as the captain for the Brazilian national team that received a bronze medal finish at the 2008 Summer Games. Brazil lost to eventual champions Argentina in the semi-finals, 3-0, before taking third with their own 3-nil victory over Belgium in the bronze medal match. The recipient of two FIFA World Player of the Year awards and a Ballon d'Or, Ronaldinho is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
