The celebrated Brazilian World Cup footballer said the Mahindra United striker is a true representative of Samba soccer.
Jose Ramirez Baretto scored the all-important goal from a penalty in the 50th minute to give the Kolkata team their first victory in six matches in the ONGC I-League football championship.
Mohun Bagan contiued their bad patch when they were forced to a 1-1 draw by Sporting Clube-de-Goa in their third fixture of the National I-league Football Champion.
Jose Ramirez Baretto scored twice from penalties to enable Mahindra United beat Fransa Pax 2-1 in the National Football league.
Mahindra United made a spirited rally to edge past a fighting ten-man JCT Mills, 2-1 to move to the top of the table.
A fine brace by Jose Ramirez Baretto guided the Mumbai champions to a 4-2 victory over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in the Federation Cup football tournament.