Ronaldinho is hosting a Copa America watch party at Hard Rock Tampa

Hockey fans across the Bay area are mourning the loss of Steven Stamkos , but local soccer fans are probably doing pretty well. Tampa’s forthcoming women’s team is in camp ahead of its inaugural season, and the Tampa Bay Rowdies are in playoff contention as the end of the season approaches.

What’s more is that international tournaments featuring teams from North and South America (Copa América) and Europe (Eurocup) are happening at the same time. Finals for both tourneys aren’t until July 14, but you might want to get out of the house for the second Copa América semifinal because a GOAT of South American fútbol will be in Tampa.

Ronaldinho Gaúcho, who is badass enough to just go by his first name, is scheduled to host a watch party at the Hard Rock Cafe inside Tampa's Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The 44-year-old Brazilian and FC Barcelona legend is famous not just for his elastico dribble, but off-field charisma befitting of a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year. It’s limited capacity for this one, so early arrival at the cafe is recommended—and don't worry, the U.S. Men's National Team already shit the bed and eliminated itself in the Copa group stage.

There's no cover for the Copa América semifinal watch party with Ronaldinho at the Hard Rock Cafe in Tampa on Wednesday, July 10.

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