{
  "id": 14683138,
  "title": "Ronaldo Nazario visits New Delhi and gifts Brazil No.9 jersey to Indian sports minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/ronaldo-nazario-visits-new-delhi-and-gifts-brazil-no-9-jersey-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T11:07:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-nazario-visits-new-delhi-and-gifts-brazil-no9-jersey-to-indian-sports-minister-1.500711721"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário made a visit to New Delhi, India where he met with India’s Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse. The legendary striker, nicknamed R9 and known as The Phenomenon, presented Khadse with a Brazil No.9 jersey, a gift symbolizing the potential for future sporting collaborations between the two nations.\n\nRonaldo, a two-time World Cup winner, shared images of his encounter with Khadse on social media, expressing his gratitude for the warm welcome and engaging conversation. He emphasized the significance of the meeting, stating that it opens doors to work with the Government of India to create new opportunities for football and other sports. The Brazilian hopes that this connection will blossom into a lasting legacy for future generations.\n\nKhadse, in turn, shared pictures of the meeting, describing it as a memorable interaction with one of football's greatest-ever players. She also highlighted his ability to inspire young athletes and her excitement about the possibility of discussing the future development of football and other sports in India.\n\nWith India looking to bolster its sporting infrastructure and provide more opportunities for emerging talent, Ronaldo's visit provided a platform to discuss the prospects for football and other sports in the country. The meeting underscores the growing interest in strengthening ties between the sports communities of Brazil and India, with Ronaldo's immense influence and global recognition playing a key role in catalyzing future collaborations.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Brazilian football legend Ronaldo Nazário met India’s Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Raksha Khadse, in New Delhi, gifting her an iconic Brazil No.9 shirt during a visit that could open doors for future sporting collaborations. The two-time World Cup winner shared photographs of the meeting with his 29 million Instagram followers on Thursday, expressing his gratitude for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}