"A few days before the Clasico against Real Madrid, 'Dinho' called me at home at night," Iniesta writes.


"I answered and he told me: 'Andres, I know it's 3am, but I have to confess something. In June I will be Leaving Barca. My brother has an agreement with Real Madrid. It's an incredible amount that I can't refuse. You're young, you can understand... But please do not tell anyone in the locker room or the club, do not betray me, I trust you more than anyone. Andres good night.'


"He didn't give me time to say anything. The next day, we were in training camp and I felt an awkward atmosphere around me. The whole team was silent and they were all greeting Ronaldinho like never [before].


"When the day of the Clasico came [November 19, 2005], in the locker rooms of Santiago Bernabeu 'Dinho' told us: 'Guys, today is a very important game, they are strong, but these days I discovered that we were like a family. I called each of you during the night and I told you that I was leaving in June, but none of you spoke.

After that, I realised that we were ready to suffer in silence rather than betray each other. I'll stay here for a long time... Now let's go into the field and give a lesson to these players of Real Madrid!"

You may remember the Clasico in question as Ronaldinho scored twice and got a standing ovation from the Real Madrid fans.




Guys to be sincere, Ronaldinho made me join Barcelona. Before I fell in love with Messi.. We love u Ronaldinho.... I will always say this, if real madrid were to be a disease, Barcelona will always be the cure....



So guys, kindly comment with player or coach that made u join the football team u r supporting now...

Ronaldinho made me join Barca too.