Ronaldinho, the 45-year-old former world footballer, drew thousands to the Swissporarena for the "Jogo dos Famosos" on Sunday.

What happened?

The former Brazilian star arrived shortly before kick-off, but his technique on the pitch proved unchanged, wowing the crowd with his movements.

He played against a Swiss team including Hakan Yakin, Johan Djourou, and Blerim Dzemaili.

The Brazilians won 6:4, with Ronaldinho leaving to a standing ovation in the 78th minute.

Why it matters for Ronaldinho

Michi Lang, who played against Ronaldinho, praised his footballing qualities, saying "you can still see his footballing qualities in his movements".

Lang also noted that Ronaldinho's ball control is "indescribable", a feeling that few people have.

What comes next?

The event was a unique experience for everyone involved, with Lang describing Ronaldinho as "a superstar, one of the top 3, 4 players of all time".

Ronaldinho's presence was chaotic, with around 50 people trying to take a photo with him when he was substituted.

Lang, the head of sport at Challenge League side Wil, took a picture with Ronaldinho in his match jersey.

The former Basel professional was impressed by Ronaldinho's skills, despite him not being as fit as he used to be.

Ronaldinho's performance was a testament to his enduring talent, with legends like Rivaldo and Maicon also showing their class.

The crowd was wowed by Ronaldinho's technique, with his ball control and movements impressing everyone.

As Lang said, "you can see on the ball, there's a feeling there that's indescribable".