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Yes, Ronaldinho is bigger than me. Exactly 4 centimeters.

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Pele
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
Actor
Association Football Player
Athlete
Film Actor
Politician
San Mateo
California
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
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