Ronaldinho: Tiktok Star Awed by Barcelona Legend Kneels Before Him in Beautiful Moment

Ronaldinho: Tiktok Star Awed by Barcelona Legend Kneels Before Him in Beautiful Moment

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
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  • Iran Ferreira recently got the rare privilege of meeting Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho
  • The 20-year old Tiktok star could not hold back his excitement as he knelt before Ronaldinho in admiration
  • Days earlier, Ferreira also met Neymar, and the PSG star was inspired by his journey to social media stardom

A Brazilian influencer recently left social media users talking after kneeling before former Barcelona superstar Ronaldinho.

Iran Ferreira, a Brazil-based football player, Tiktok star & social media influencer could barely hold back his excitement after finally meeting Ronaldinho, a footballer he considers his idol.

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Iran Ferreira was in awe after meeting his idol Ronaldinho. Photo: luvadepedreiro.
Source: Instagram

Ronaldinho is largely considered to be one of the most talented football players in history, and despite his short-lived stint at the top, many people credit the 42-year old for their love for football.

Like millions of others, Ferreira is one of the fans who idolize Ronaldinho, and he seems to have gotten his lifelong wish of finally meeting the star.

He took to social media to share images of himself alongside the World Cup winner with the caption:

“Thank you father God. Dreams come true,”

How Iran Ferreira rose to fame

The story of Iran Ferreira’s rise to fame is as interesting as it is bizarre.

Better known by his Instagram handle “luvdepedreiro“ which translates to “guy wearing the mason glove”, Ferreira blew up on Tiktok after consistent posting of videos of himself scoring goals and mastering different juggling skills.

His trademark involves a frantic speech to the camera whenever he scores a goal.

Notably, his growing popularity and prowess on a football has earned recognition from other top footballers.

Ronaldinho is not the only star Ferreira has met in recent weeks as he was recently also pictured with Paris Saint Germain superstar Neymar.

Neymar was quite impressed by the 20-year old’s journey as he shared the image on his own Instagram with the caption:

“Today, I met a boy who fights for his dreams and for his family. I saw myself in him, for his simplicity and happiness. I wish you all the success in the world and may God protect all your ways.”

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.