Former Barcelona assistant coach Henk ten
Cate believes that Ronaldinho was a good
example for Lionel Messi in the early stages of his career, despite his antics off the pitch.
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The Brazilian forward received his fair share
of criticism for his behaviour toward the end
of his Camp Nou career, but the Dutchman
feels he taught the 25-year-old what to do on
the field of play, and how not to act off it.
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"Ronaldinho was a good example for Messi for
what to do and what not to do," he was
quoted as saying by Voetbal International.