Brazil legend Ronaldo retires from football

Gerald · 02-14-11, 12:00 PM

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from football.

The 34-year-old had a glittering career, helping Brazil win two World Cups and being named Fifa World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 2002.

He had been expected to quit at the end of the season but the early elimination of his club, Corinthians, from the Copa Libertadores brought forward the date.

"I wanted to continue, but I can't. I think of an action, but I can't do it the way I want to. It's time," he said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9396646.stm

Note: Updated at 15:05 GMT, Monday, 14 February 2011

bookworm_020 · 02-14-11, 06:17 PM

At least he's retiring with dignity. Hopeful he has a successful life and career off the football pitch.

Gerald · 02-14-11, 06:21 PM

Yes, he ended up with dignity, and that he should have credit for!

Takeda Shingen · 02-14-11, 06:31 PM

And now he'll have time for all the transvestite prostitutes that he can handle, which I assume is at least 3.

Gerald · 02-14-11, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

And now he'll have time for all the transvestite prostitutes that he can handle, which I assume is at least 3.

You seem to be initialized in this particular,

Takeda Shingen · 02-14-11, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vendor

You seem to be initialized in this particular,

Shhh!

papa_smurf · 02-15-11, 05:15 AM

But we'll all remember him for the "power cut" hairstyle in 1998:

Jimbuna · 02-15-11, 07:31 AM

All the money thay guy must have earned during his career and he never considered plastic surgery or dental work

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Brazil legend Ronaldo retires from football Brazilian legend Ronaldo has confirmed his retirement from football. The 34-year-old had a glittering career, helping Brazil win two World Cups and being named Fifa World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 2002. He had been expected to quit at the end of the season but the early elimination of his club, Corinthians, from the Copa Libertadores brought forward the date. "I wanted to continue, but I can't. I think of an action, but I can't do it the way I want to. It's time," he said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9396646.stm Note: Updated at 15:05 GMT, Monday, 14 February 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	At least he's retiring with dignity. Hopeful he has a successful life and career off the football pitch. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Yes, he ended up with dignity, and that he should have credit for! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	But we'll all remember him for the "power cut" hairstyle in 1998: __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	All the money thay guy must have earned during his career and he never considered plastic surgery or dental work __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	And now he'll have time for all the transvestite prostitutes that he can handle, which I assume is at least 3.