Ronaldinho celebrates Christmas in BURNLEY shirt

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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho turned heads on Christmas day by donning a customised Burnley shirt for his annual festive greeting.

Over the course an illustrious career spanning 17 years, Ronaldinho represented many of the biggest clubs in world football, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan.

But the 44-year-old never played for English Championship club Burnley.

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Hence, Ronaldinho has had football fans everywhere scratching their heads when he appeared on his Instagram story delivering his Christmas message in Burnley's claret and blue kit.

🤣 Ronaldinho got a Burnley shirt for Christmas

We are fucking massive! #twitterclarets pic.twitter.com/A5QI9H3KPI

— TurfCast - Burnley FC Fan Channel (@TurfCastPodcast) December 25, 2024

However, the festive cheer can be traced back to a family connection as his son, João Mendes, is now on the books at Burnley having joined the club from Barcelona in the summer.

The 19-year-old has yet to make his senior debut for the Clarets, but is a regular for Burnley's U-21 side.

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