“It is a very difficult time. Later on, if there is a contact, we can talk. I can only say that we are here and we want to help. [Ronaldinho] fits the profile, can be the right guy. Butthe moment is to help families and it would be [wrong] to create expectations for now. As Brazilians, we feel involved. We are together.”

— Roberto Assis, Ronaldinho’smanager and brother, saying the Brazilian great was ready to  come out of retirement and play for free to help Chapecoense rebuild following the death of 19 players in a plane crash. (GloboEsporte via AFP)

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