Ronaldinho left to carry the show: Soccer superstar receives top billing for elite skills event...

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 5--Brazilian standout and two-time FIFA soccer player of the year Ronaldinho headlines a list of international stars looking to kick their way to $1 million in cash and prizes at today's Free Kick Masters event at Reliant Stadium. His chances at winning the unusual skills-based competition got a huge boost Friday when organizers said seven competitors pulled out. Portugal and newly signed Chelsea star Deco (club commitment), Germany striker Lukas Podolski (injury), Brazilians Juninho (club commitment) and Fabiano (withdrawal), Australian Harry Kewell (medical release), Russian Dmitri Loskov (visa issues) and Colombian keeper Faryd Mondragon (withdrawal) have been scratched. The competition will be far from a cakewalk for the Brazilian, however. International superstars Alessandro Del Piero... [read full story]