Audio By Carbonatix
Ronaldo has confirmed that he will announce his retirement on Monday, calling time on a rich and unforgettable career in football.
The legendary striker, currently with Corinthians, has cited injury and fitness concerns as the reason for his bowing out months before his final contract was due to expire.
"My body aches. In my head I want to continue, but this body can't take much more," Ronaldo told Fantastico online magazine. "In recent days I have cried like a baby."
The forward has spent the last two years at Corinthians after a glorious spell in Europe with PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Inter, Real Madrid and AC Milan.
His one season at Camp Nou is frequently cited as one of the greatest individual campaigns in footballing history, while his spells at San Siro and the Bernabeu were no less eventful.
Meanwhile Ronaldo is also widely regarded as one of Brazil's greatest ever players. He is the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer, with 15 goals in four tournament appearances - two of which the Selecao would win.
Nonetheless, with Corinthians being eliminated from the Copa Libertadores early, and his physical condition preventing a consistent run in the Timao line-up, Ronaldo has now called it a day.
He will formally end his career at a press conference at Corinthians headquarters at 12:40pm local time (15:40 CET, 14:40 BST, 09:40 EST.)
Source: Goal.com
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Man jailed 10 years for defiling 11-year-old girl at Kpandai
5 minutes -
At least 27 people killed in two shootings in South African township
43 minutes -
Iranian minister says only negotiation can end conflict after Trump rejects Hormuz deal
1 hour -
Some Ghanaians use free speech to destroy reputations – Bobby Banson
1 hour -
Crowds, deals and home solutions as Republic Bank-JoyNews Habitat Fair enters final day
4 hours -
Fire Service finds only five functional hydrants in Ministries enclave
5 hours -
Government to sign 1,200MW gas power deal before end of 2026 – Mahama
5 hours -
West Mamprusi launches community-led WASH and livelihoods project across 100 communities
5 hours -
Iran says it will wait for official US response after Trump rejects Strait of Hormuz proposal
5 hours -
90 Oti communities to benefit from government electrification project
5 hours -
Floods leave 246 without shelter as 93 houses collapse in North East Gonja
5 hours -
Labour Minister wants SOEs to help shape new public pay system
10 hours -
IPEC will ensure Equity and Sustainability in SOEs Compensation
10 hours -
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
11 hours -
Fennis wins second consecutive ITF J60 title in Accra
11 hours