Ronaldinho’s football legacy is set to be continued by his gifted 13-year-old son Joao Mendes. Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes hid his identity when he went on trails for Brazilian side Cruzeiro and French Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint-Germain. The son of the Brazilian legend has joined ad trails at Cruzeiro and PSG but did not want to get into their youth setups due to his father influence or history in the game but rather on Merit.Ronaldinho is regarded as one of the greatest players to have graced the game following his exploits with Spanish La Liga Champions Barcelona as well as Italian Serie A side AC Milan and he also won the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil. Joao Mendes who is just 13-year-old may probably not match up to the standards set by father but was super impressive in the trails for both sides.In a report by Brazilian media outlet Globoesporte, Ronaldinho married Mendes mother Janaina Nattielle in 2004 but the relationship only lasted for two years as the couple had a child. The report also states that Janaina decides the future of Mendes, not the Brazilian Icon Ronaldinho.A video surfaced online which showed that Mendes has inherited the insane skills of his father as his breezed past several defenders in training to score a ‘golazo’ He has signed for Cruzeiro where he will continue his development but has shown he can thrive along the best in Europe.Ronaldinho has retired from professional football but his legacy lives on with his son showing he is ready and capable to step into the spotlight.
