Ronaldinho is in Singapore

The Brazilian soccer team is currently in Singapore making a short stopover before heading for Olympics 2008. They were training at the National Stadium on Saturday. And on Monday, there will be a friendly match against the Singapore team.

I was there at the stadium on Saturday to catch some samba and star action.

Fans Waiting for Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
These were the fans waiting outside of Gate 1, where the Brazilian stars were supposed to be entering. The police officers said that they will be arriving on bus, and that wasn't the place to see the stars. These fans really have great sources.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
The media was waiting at the opposite side.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
This was inside the stadium where the workers were trying to uncover the field. It had been drizzling the whole day.

Brazil's Coach Dunga in Singapore
There it was, the bus holding multi-millionaire soccer superstars.

Brazil's Coach in Singapore
One of the assistant coaches answering some questions.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
I didn't know the names of these players.

Brazil's Lucas in Singapore
This is Lucas, who's playing for Liverpool.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
When Ronaldinho came forward for his interview, the crowd of reporters were just swarming to him. I was standing at the back, which explained this shot. At that time, I realised that a portable chair would be extremely helpful.

Brazil's Ronaldinho in Singapore
Alright, I did managed to get a close shot of Ronaldinho. I was standing on the fence beside, one head above the rest of the guys.

Fans Waiting for Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
These were the fans, waiting eagerly for the stars in the drizzle.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
When is the National Stadium supposed to be demolished? Anyway, the soccer players finally went onto the field to everyone's delight. One fan was singing a song for Anderson. Others were just shouting "Lucas" all the way.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
There were playing Monkey here, with 4 monkeys.

Dunga Showing Moves in Singapore National Stadium
Dunga showing he still has the moves.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
They played against themselves casually and didn't display any special trademark moves, like those in compilations you can find on Youtube. This photo is also a reminder for myself to get a telephoto lens.

Brazil Soccer Players in Singapore
These were all the fans who came to watch the training session. Man, this stadium is old.