Brazilian Icon Ronaldinho Awarded Legend Trophy for Stellar Career

• Ronaldinho played over 600 games for club and country and scored over 200 goals during his career
• Brazilian legend Ronaldinho was honoured with the Legend Trophy at the annual Mundo Deportivo Gala
• Barcelona currently lead La Liga, and Ronaldinho hopes that Xavi can lead the side to the league title

Ronaldinho's legendary career has been recognised in fitting fashion.

The Brazilian legend was honoured at Mundo Deportivo's Gran Gala, as he scooped a big award on the night.

As noted by Tribuna, the former Barcelona player won the 'Legend Trophy' for his achievements and was presented with the award by Barcelona president, Joan Laporta.

Laporta and Ronaldinho's relationship

The Barca president and Brazilian attacker share a good relationship, as seen by some of the photos they took together on the night. Ronaldinho was Laporta's first big signing when he became the club's president.

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Ronaldinho's legendary career

Ronaldinho has enjoyed a stellar career for club and country and has played over 600 games for both combined.

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In La Liga alone he played 145 games, scoring 70 goals and notching up 50 assists, Transfermarkt confirmed. He has won the World Cup once, the Champions League once and La Liga twice, among his many achievements. He also won the coveted Ballon d'Or award.

His thoughts on Barcelona

During his acceptance speech at the gala, Ronaldinho also touched on the current Barcelona side and their manager, Xavi, Be Soccer reported.

"Xavi is my friend, he's there. Let's hope things continue to go well and we can win the title," he said.

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Ronaldinho reunites with 2002 teammates

Earlier Sports Brief reported that Ronaldinho met his 2002 World Cup-winning teammates at the FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar.

The former teammates gathered to watch the game between Argentina and Croatia at the iconic Lusail stadium.

Ronaldinho was in the company of Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cafu and former goalkeeper Dida. Brazil beat Germany in the final of the tournament that year.