Vintage, 8-bit Ronaldinho

On the Seine, red lights and wild sensation

Gave way to greater fire and contest

Madrid ignored the revelation

For despite the wonder he possessed and showcased fortnightly

The Brazilian had features closed to commercial exploitation

Beckham’s hair and face impressed, and introduced us to Keira Knightley

Though the joke would always be on them

As that grin full of genius brought a bucket of trophies to the Catalan men.

We’re delighted to be working with Matheus, the man behind 8-bit Football, as we head into 2013. Poetry by Max Grieve and Eric Beard.