"Reincarnation is real," "No DNA test needed" - Fans convinced Ronaldinho's 'twin' is playing in South Africa as pictures go viral
Football fans have been left stunned by the appearance of a doppelganger of Brazil legend Ronaldinho from South Africa. Pictures and videos of female footballer Miche Minnies, who bears a striking resemblance to the former Barcelona star, have gone viral on the internet.
Miche Minnies was born on November 14, 2001, and she currently plays as a forward for the South African national women's team as well as Mamelodi Sundowns. She was also a part of the South Africa team when they qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in 2018.
Miche Minnies was in great form in the Sasol League National Championship last season. She netted 23 goals for the Mamelodi Sundowns and helped secure the prestigious league title.
Despite being a shining star in African football, Minnies has attracted the football audience recently for a different reason. After her team, Sundowns defeated Costa Do Sol (4-0) in the CWCL on Monday, a picture of the 21-year-old went viral. In the photograph, she seems to resemble former AC Milan star Ronaldinho.
Also, the kit colors of Sundowns are yellow and blue, which also resemble the Brazilian team's jersey.
Football fans didn't need a second look to draw comparisons between the two and call Minnies a doppelganger of the former footballer.
"I see what you did in South Africa Ronaldinho. Nothing is hidden under the sun forever champ," one user wrote.
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When did Ronaldinho announce his retirement from football?
Ronaldinho started his professional career with the Brazilian professional football club, Grêmio, in 1998. Following his brilliant performance in South American and CONMEBOL tournaments, he was signed by Paris Saint-Germain in 2001.
After a couple of years with Les Parisiens, the Brazilian signed a new contract with Barcelona, where he spent five years. He later also joined AC Milan. However, in 2011, he decided to head back to his native country.
After playing a few games for Fluminense, the Brazilian football player decided to hang his boots. Across a brilliant professional career, he played a total of 544 games, scoring 197 goals and giving 166 assists.