Searching For Soccer: The Football Card Podcast

What makes this R9 Ronaldo Sticker unique? (Ronaldinho? Rarity? Legend?)

Searching For Soccer: The Football Card Podcast

Show Notes

Would you prefer Ronaldo’s rookie sticker, or a unique rare piece from the peak of his career with a fascinating story behind it? Today, I’m joined by Kev (AKA Fora) to look at his Ronaldo 1997 Panini Super Craques sticker fresh back from grading that captures a unique moment in the career of the great Ronaldo Nazario.

We’re breaking down a the sticker that features a name you wouldn't expect to see on an R9 item: Ronaldinho. We talk about why that nickname existed in the Brazilian media, why it was eventually scrapped, and how Kev managed to disrupt the PSA pop report with a "Pop 1, none higher" grade.

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