Ronaldinho’s son excluded from FC Barcelona youth team

Being the son of a football legend can sometimes not be enough to guarantee a place on a youth team. This is what Ronaldinho Jr learned the hard way this weekend in Barcelona.

Joao Mendes, son of the former Brazilian star, has been left out of the Blaugrana’s under-19 team due to his behavior deemed inappropriate. This sanction was accompanied by another disciplinary measure, following the error made by the young player.

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An exemplary punishment for Ronaldinho Jr

In addition to not participating in the match, Ronaldinho Jr was forced to stay on the sidelines to film the match with a camera. The images will then be analyzed by the technical staff with the aim of improving the team’s performance. According to the daily Sport, it is not specified whether the player appreciated this imposed exercise.

What is Ronaldinho’s reaction to the sanction imposed on his son? It is likely that the 2005 Ballon d’Or, who shone during his 250 matches under the colors of Barça, did not view this severity favorably. Unless he considers this experience as beneficial for learning the discipline and requirements of the profession for his heir. This way, his son will be able to avoid repeating the same mistakes as him.