Unfortunately, he suffered a catalogue of serious knee injuries in what many would consider a footballers prime years. Mentally I wanted to continue but I have to acknowledge that I lost to my body. [134] Zagallo admitted the fears over Ronaldo affected his team psychologically, and stated "for the whole of the first half I was wondering whether to take him off", but feared a public outcry in Brazil had he done so. Brazil's Ronaldo greets Pele after receiving his winners medal. [84] The next game at Siena, on 17 February, Ronaldo scored twice and assisted on a third goal in his first start for Milan, as they won 43. But in spite of scoring 49 goals in European competitions, Ronaldo never got to win the Champions League. This attacking performance currently places them at 3rd out of 326 for Bundesliga Players who've played at least 3 matches. Ronaldo was one of the most marketable sportsmen in the world during his playing career. ", Former France defender Marcel Desailly on Ronaldo's combination of speed and close ball control. The record Ronaldo has broken relates to FIFA's estimated number of games and goals recorded during their existence as an organization, with the previous record holder Josef Bican scoring an. [106] Scoring eight goals in nine matches, his form led to calls for his return to the Brazil national team nearly 70% of respondents in a poll for the O Globo newspaper voted that he should be reinstated, with the country's president Lula also calling for his immediate return. He was ridiculously good. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published17:38,31 October 2020 GMT@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-jirzs7{color:#72B97D;}}| Last updated17:39,31 October 2020 GMT. [29] Until the 200809 season, Ronaldo remained the last player to score more than 30 goals in La Liga. [144] The nature of the incident set off a trail of questions and allegations which persisted for years, with Alex Bellos writing in The Guardian, When Ronaldo's health scare was revealed after the match, the situation's unique circumstances lent itself to conspiracy theories. ", His Barcelona teammate scar Garca observed, "I'd never seen anyone play football with such technical ability, creativity and precision at that incredible speed. [253][254] In 2017, Ronaldo's son, Ronald, was selected for the junior football team representing Brazil in the 2017 Maccabiah Games. [26] Speaking to The New York Times regarding Ronaldo later that season, Robson said "I don't think I've ever seen a player at 20 have so much". [81] Capello, who dropped him due to weight issues, commented, "I wish him the best of luck in doing what he used to do which is being a great player. His innate ability went beyond anything that I'd ever seen or played alongside. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronaldo_(Brazilian_footballer)&oldid=1132965679, *Club domestic league appearances and goals, Estadio Ramn Tahuichi Aguilera, Santa Cruz, Bolivia, King Fahd International Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Estadio Antonio Aranda, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, Supercopa Libertadores Team of the Year: 199394, Campeonato Mineiro Team of the Year: 1994, FIFA Confederations Cup All-Star Team: 1997, This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 15:22. "[224], In December 2021, Ronaldo bought a controlling stake in his boyhood club Cruzeiro. [265][266], In May 2021, DAZN released the first of a six-part series titled Ronaldo: El Presidente. [241], In December 2010, Ronaldo and his family moved to a new mansion in So Paulo. As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been an influence for a generation of strikers that have followed. [89], Despite tremendous success over the past decade, Ronaldo never won the UEFA Champions League in his club career. In 2005, Ronaldo became engaged to Brazilian model and MTV VJ Daniela Cicarelli, who became pregnant but suffered a miscarriage; the relationship lasted only three months after their luxurious wedding at the Chteau de Chantilly. An inquest was launched in Brazil, with team doctor Ldio Toledo telling the commission "imagine if I stopped Ronaldo playing and Brazil lost. Here was the world's most famous sportsman, about to take part in the most important match of his career, when he suddenly, inexplicably, fell ill. Was it stress, epilepsy, or had he been drugged? [63][71][199] Nicknamed Il (or O) Fenomeno (the phenomenon),[200] he was a prolific goalscorer, and despite being more of an individualistic attacker, he was also capable of providing assists for his teammates, due to his vision, passing and crossing ability. "However, if we are talking strictly about talent and skill, nobody surpasses Ronaldo [Nazario]. In the league, he scored 84 goals. "When he was at Barcelona with Bobby Robson, I realised that he was the best player I'd ever seen take to the field. Halfway through his first season he won FIFA World Player of the Year for the second time, and collected the Ballon d'Or. "[72], "He [Ronaldo] was more talented [than Cristiano Ronaldo] and if he took care of himself like the Portuguese does, his performances would have been even more incredible. He was a perfect physical specimen. Scored 55 goals in 80 games during the 1980-81 season. At age 17, he was the youngest member of the Brazilian squad that won the 1994 FIFA World Cup. [118] He discovered he had hypothyroidism a condition which slows down metabolism and causes weight gain during tests with Milan in 2007. One of his greatest talents was the way he could glide past goalkeepers and that's shown in. Had he managed to stay free of injury, he had every chance of becoming the best footballer ever. "[124] Dubbed the "three R's", Ronaldo starred in a formidable attack alongside Rivaldo and Ronaldinho, and the trio were named in the FIFA World Cup All-Star Team. Planet Sport runs through some of his key career stats: 3 - the record number of World Cups won by Pele, in 1958, 1962 and 1970. [268] Nicknamed R9 (his initial and shirt number),[200] Ronaldo is closely associated with the original Nike Mercurial R9 that was designed for him for the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo was introduced after 30 minutes, partnering 19-year-old Neymar in attack, and had three shots on target which were saved by the Romanian goalkeeper. [107] Ultimately, he helped Corinthians win the Campeonato Paulista with 10 goals in 14 games. I think of an action but I can't do it the way I want to. Ronaldo scored four goals and made three assists en route to the final, scoring once and assisting Bebeto's goal in a 3-0 win against Morocco in the team's second group stage match, netting twice in a 4-1 win against Chile in the round of 16, set-up two goals in Brazil's 3-2 victory over Denmark in the quarter-finals, and scored once in . With him, it was a different story. The head wants to go on but the body can't take any more. Or talks about it. "[219] Mikal Silvestre states, "I played against [Lionel] Messi and I played with Cristiano at Manchester United, but he [Ronaldo] is something else in terms of speed. Maradona was controversially voted best player of all time in an internet . Maradona was born on August 4th, 1960 in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Pele's position as one of the greatest footballers of all time has never been contested but the same cannot be said for the number of goals he scored in his star-studded career. The other Ronaldo and Messi were brilliant teenagers but had nothing like the same impact at that age. Ronaldo started his career at Cruzeiro and moved to PSV in 1994. You'd be at a table with him and it'd be a judge sitting opposite talking to a politician with someone off the street listening in. Their partnership was brief but it was inexplicably brilliant. [12], Three months after arriving at Cruzeiro, Ronaldo made his professional debut on 25 May 1993 against Caldense in the Minas Gerais State Championship. [24] In his two seasons at the club he scored 54 goals in 58 games. [49], After his move to Milan, Ronaldo joined the list of the few players to have played for both Inter Milan and A.C. 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Every day I trained with him, I saw something different, something new, something beautiful. [240], "In the dressing room, I was sat between [Paolo] Maldini and Ronaldo, who asked me if I wanted to be part of his clan, showing me a copy of Playboy, or if wanted to be part of Kak's clan, who had a few church things in the dressing room. [29], In his final two seasons at Real Madrid, Ronaldo missed a number of games with injuries and weight issues, and with the acquisition of Ruud van Nistelrooy in 2006, he grew further out of favour with the manager Fabio Capello. [109][110] Following an injury lay off he returned on 20 September in a match against Gois, and a week later scored for Corinthians in a draw against So Paulo FC. He invites everybody. [123][155] Much attention was on his haircut only part of his head was shaved done as a deliberate distraction to shift media attention away from a leg injury. "[149] In a remarkable comeback from injury that had threatened his career, Ronaldo led Brazil to their record fifth World Cup title, receiving the Golden Boot as top scorer with eight goals. Date of birth/Age: Sep 22, 1976 (46) Place of birth: Rio de Janeiro Citizenship: Brazil Height: 1,83 m Position: Centre-Forward Former International: Brazil Caps/Goals: 99 / 62 Currently working as: President Club: Real Valladolid Profile Stats Market value Transfers Rumours National team News Achievements Career All goals His second goal, a chip over the Santos goalkeeper from 30 yards out, sent the Corinthians fans into hysteria. ", Ronaldo entered the 1998 FIFA World Cup billed as the world's greatest player by reporters in the sport. Sergio Aguero is in fourth place with 78 while Romelu Lukaku is level in fifth with Raul on 73. [188][189][190] In December 2012, Ronaldo and Zidane reunited for the Match Against Poverty in Porto Alegre, Portugal, with the field littered with World Cup winners from France and Brazil, which also saw 1982 World Cup star Zico (Ronaldo's childhood idol) turn out for Ronaldo's team. "[8] He joined the Social Ramos futsal team at the age of 12 and led the city's youth league in scoring with a record 166 goals in his first season which included scoring 11 of his team's 12 goals in a single game. In fact, the total count with Santos FC could be 1091 goals and 1282 goals for his . [156] In the final against Germany in Yokohama, Japan, Ronaldo scored twice in Brazil's 20 win and tied Pel's Brazilian record of 12 career World Cup goals. One of them, a solo goal against Compostela, is considered one of the most amazing goals in football. [27] A hat-trick against Valencia, the third goal of which saw him dissect two Valencia defenders before striking the ball into the net, saw Barcelona fans waving white handkerchiefs as an expression of admiration for an exceptional performance. "[9][10][11] His coach from Social Ramos, Alirio Carvalho, says: "What was special about Ronaldo was his attitude. He scored his first. [198], Ronaldo is regarded as one of the greatest and most complete forwards of all time. Actually, at the time, I thought it was some philosophy, something to that effect. Kogan Page Publishers. The speed of thought he had and the speed he had to carry out his actions were perfect. [62] That same reception was observed at the final game of the season against Athletic Bilbao, where Ronaldo scored to finish his first season with 23 league goals and seal La Liga title for 2003. [274] In the run-up to the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan, he starred in Nike's "Secret Tournament" commercial (branded "Scopion KO") directed by Terry Gilliam, appearing alongside football players such as Thierry Henry, Fabio Cannavaro, Francesco Totti, Ronaldinho and Hidetoshi Nakata, with former player Eric Cantona as the tournament "referee". [229] The marriage lasted four years. You just understand when you see quality. [100][101], Ronaldo trained with Rio de Janeiro based Brazilian club Flamengo during his recovery from knee surgery, and the club's board of directors said that the doors were open for him to join. During his jaw-dropping career at Barcelona, Messi scored a mind-boggling 672 goals in 778 appearances, breaking numerous records during his spell at Camp Nou. The series takes viewers inside the day-to-day running of Real Valladolid, revealing every challenge and triumph in Valladolid's first full season under their Brazilian president, intercut with parallel narratives detailing the highs and lows of Ronaldo's own playing career. [195][196], On 14 June 2018, Ronaldo featured at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony held at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Pele scored 12 goals in 14 World Cup matches, which leaves him joint sixth in the overall World Cup goalscoring charts. Ronaldo is the hardest attacker I've ever had to face. He is a five-time winner of the Ballon d'Or award. "[99] Silvio Berlusconi told Italy's RAI TV, "He fears for his career. In terms of total goals, Ronaldo has surpassed the records of other legendary players, including Josef Bican and Pele. It was extraordinary. Sheldon Souray's career high in goals scored with the man advantage is 20, which he reached twice during his time with the Dallas Stars. [94][95] The closest that he came to Champions League success was in 2003 when he helped Real Madrid to the semi-finals, in which they lost to Juventus. But I know that one day they will be broken. Yokohama, Japan. Ronaldo and prolific Fiorentina striker Gabriel Batistuta were the two best strikers in Serie A, with their duels the most anticipated in Italy. Steve Hatch, Jim Taylor (2009). Ronaldo, however, has never transferred directly between rival clubs. He was so natural, so cool, so utterly in control. [226][227] Although they never married, they began a long-term relationship and lived together in Milan until the beginning of 1999. [27] Half-way through the season, Barcelona Ronaldo agreed in principle to extend his contract to 2006, doubling his salary in the process. [128] Ronaldo also represented Brazil in the 1995 Copa Amrica (finishing second) and won both the 1997 and the 1999 editions of the tournament. [119] Ronaldo admitted his body had finally succumbed to the crippling litany of injuries that had blighted his career: "It's very hard to leave something that made me so happy. [107] He scored twice in a 31 win against local rivals Santos in the first leg of the state championship final, with Santos idol Pel looking on from the stands. Information about Ronaldo and his performace in the FIFA Soccer World Cup. Because he knows he's black. [247] Ronaldo co-owns the sports marketing company 9INE, with his friend, mixed martial artist Anderson Silva, one of his clients. Scored 87 goals in 74 games during the 1983-84 season. 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