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Brazilian legend Ronaldinho is on the brink of grandfatherhood at the age of just 45.
The stunning influencer girlfriend of the soccer star’s son, Joao Mendes, who moved to Burnley from Barcelona last August, announced this weekend the thrilling news that she is expecting their first child.
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Giovanna Buscacio, who is 25 and shares a home with 19-year-old Joao in Manchester, has an impressive following of 130,000 on Instagram. She shared a post yesterday featuring baby and milk bottle emojis with the caption, “16 weeks and counting.”
In addition to a selfie touching her baby bump, she included a video of her kissing Joao in an elevator and shared snapshots of the joyful couple alongside a message in both English and Portuguese: “Mom and dad. Incomplete without you my love but we are already together.”
Joao responded with a sweet message: “I love you so much, my darling.”
Former Barcelona and AC Milan star Ronaldinho, who was spotted at a football charity event in eastern China on Saturday, has not yet publicly commented on the news.
Joao, presently playing for Burnley U21s mainly as a right winger, is the only child of Ronaldinho.
His mother, Janaina Mendes, a former dancer, met the two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and started dating him while she danced on the popular Brazilian TV show “Domingão do Faustão.”
Once based in Belo Horizonte, she presently resides in Barcelona according to her Instagram.
At the age of just 14, Joao Mendes signed his first contract with Nike back in May 2019, alongside his beautiful mother and Ronaldinho, the face of the brand when he was awarded the world’s best player in 2005.
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The talented player from Rio de Janeiro signed his first professional contract with Brazil’s Cruzeiro when he was just 13 before moving to Europe.
After trials, he joined Barcelona’s youth team. Even though he made progress with the U19 squad, he was released by the Catalan club last summer and subsequently joined Burnley’s U21 team.
Ronaldinho scores an incredible free-kick at 44, showcasing he still has it during an El Clasico Legends match
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His current contract extends until June 30, 2026.
Joao’s girlfriend, a beautiful brunette, is the sister of actress Guillia Buscacio.
The couple has been together for over two years, and Giovanna frequently shares updates on social media showcasing their new life in England since relocating together.
Ronaldinho, who celebrated his 40th birthday in a Paraguayan prison for using a false passport, is set to turn 45 on March 21.
Ronaldinho’s Career Stats
- Gremio, 1998-2001: 125 games, 58 goals
- PSG, 2001-2003: 77 games, 25 goals
- Barcelona, 2003-2008: 207 games, 94 goals
- AC Milan, 2008-2011: 95 games, 26 goals
- Flamengo, 2011-2012: 72 games, 28 goals
- Atletico Mineiro, 2012-2014: 85 games, 27 goals
- Queretaro, 2014-2015: 29 games, 8 goals
- Fluminense, 2015: 9 games, 0 goals
- Brazil, 1999-2013: 97 games, 33 goals
Trophies
- Copa Sul, Campeonato Gaucho (Gremio)
- La Liga x2, Spanish Super Cup, Champions League (Barcelona)
- Campeonato Carioca (Flamengo)
- Campeonato Mineiro, Copa Libertadores, Recopa Sudamericana (Atletico Mineiro)
- South America U17 Championship, FIFA U17 World Championship, Olympic Bronze, Copa America, Confederations Cup, World Cup (Brazil)
