Thespence Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.sambafoot.com/datas/pictures/informations/2011-06/big/info_1307561729.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/08/ronaldo-emotional-farewell-brazil-romania http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/SPORT/Pix/pictures/2011/6/8/1307527764224/Ronaldo-007.jpg Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end with a brief appearance in a friendly against Romania. He came on in the 30th minute and played until half-time, when there was a ceremony to mark his 18-year career. The 34-year-old retired in February having represented Brazil in four World Cups – picking up two winner's medals of them – and remains the competition's all-time leading scorer with 15 goals. He could not mark his farewell appearance with a goal but one of his successors in the national side, Fred, sealed the 1-0 win in Sao Paolo. Ronaldo had a couple of opportunities but could not match Fred's precision, after the latter scored in the 21st minute. He told the crowd: "I had chances to score. Sorry for not finishing them correctly. Thanks to all of you for what you did in my career. When I cried, you cried with me. When I smiled, you smiled with me. See you soon, but on the sidelines this time. I'm very proud of being Brazilian." Is Fred never returning to Europe? Only 27. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.sambafoot.com/datas/pictures/informations/2011-06/big/info_1307561729.jpg Passing the invisible baton. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinho lad Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.sambafoot.com/datas/pictures/informations/2011-06/big/info_1307561729.jpg "Hey kid, is that a Pizza you've got there?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Farewell, greatest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-R1edBEuEa0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/08/ronaldo-emotional-farewell-brazil-romania http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/SPORT/Pix/pictures/2011/6/8/1307527764224/Ronaldo-007.jpg Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end with a brief appearance in a friendly against Romania. He came on in the 30th minute and played until half-time, when there was a ceremony to mark his 18-year career. The 34-year-old retired in February having represented Brazil in four World Cups – picking up two winner's medals of them – and remains the competition's all-time leading scorer with 15 goals. He could not mark his farewell appearance with a goal but one of his successors in the national side, Fred, sealed the 1-0 win in Sao Paolo. Ronaldo had a couple of opportunities but could not match Fred's precision, after the latter scored in the 21st minute. He told the crowd: "I had chances to score. Sorry for not finishing them correctly. Thanks to all of you for what you did in my career. When I cried, you cried with me. When I smiled, you smiled with me. See you soon, but on the sidelines this time. I'm very proud of being Brazilian." Is Fred never returning to Europe? Only 27. Probably on more money & getting more prestige in Brazil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Ronaldo, what an absolute legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2011/jun/08/ronaldo-emotional-farewell-brazil-romania http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/SPORT/Pix/pictures/2011/6/8/1307527764224/Ronaldo-007.jpg Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end with a brief appearance in a friendly against Romania. He came on in the 30th minute and played until half-time, when there was a ceremony to mark his 18-year career. The 34-year-old retired in February having represented Brazil in four World Cups – picking up two winner's medals of them – and remains the competition's all-time leading scorer with 15 goals. He could not mark his farewell appearance with a goal but one of his successors in the national side, Fred, sealed the 1-0 win in Sao Paolo. Ronaldo had a couple of opportunities but could not match Fred's precision, after the latter scored in the 21st minute. He told the crowd: "I had chances to score. Sorry for not finishing them correctly. Thanks to all of you for what you did in my career. When I cried, you cried with me. When I smiled, you smiled with me. See you soon, but on the sidelines this time. I'm very proud of being Brazilian." Is Fred never returning to Europe? Only 27. Probably on more money & getting more prestige in Brazil. More money, I would of thought Lyon would of paid more. Is Brazil football a bit more flush than what it used to be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Yer. Brazilian currency is strong atm, which is why many players are heading back. Lack of ambition too. I don't think players like Fred see the need to go to Europe when they can stay at home and get paid decent money anyway, especially now Menezes seems quite committed to selecting players playing in the Brazilian league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Ronaldo, what an absolute legend Love the guy, would like to see him drop a few pounds(/stone) though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Was this a real international match? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocho Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Nice video of 'Before/After Ronaldo' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Undoubtedly the best player I've seen during my lifetime. Such an awful shame he was struck down by serious injuries. Farewell the Ronaldo. Eat, sleep, and be merry. And then maybe eat some more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I still got more of a thrill watching Ronaldo muscle a defender and latch on to a through ball than I do seeing Messi dribble around people and score. Maybe because I was younger then, or I wanted to play centre forward myself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Was this a real international match? It was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Was this a real international match? It was. Jesus, I know it was for sentimentally but what a joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Nah, maybe in this country. On a wider scale he'll never be overshadowed by Messi, ever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Nah, maybe in this country. On a wider scale he'll never be overshadowed by Messi, ever. What do you mean in this country? He's a better player full stop. Only those who are Brazilian or biased would disagree. The fact that you say he will never be overshadowed pretty much shows that you fall into the biased camp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Although Messi is a better and more consistent player there's a mystique and uniqueness about Ronaldo that will never be overshadowed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 i was initially gonna chelp at what ronaldo said but i somehow think he's right, messi's too clean cut and harder to love - ronaldo was just a force of nature that went out too quickly it's probably an age thing too, how old you were when ronaldo was in his pomp messi is and will be the better all round player imo though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Nah, maybe in this country. On a wider scale he'll never be overshadowed by Messi, ever. What do you mean in this country? He's a better player full stop. Only those who are Brazilian or biased would disagree. The fact that you say he will never be overshadowed pretty much shows that you fall into the biased camp. Bias has nothing to do with what's there on paper, and on paper Messi hasn't achieved as much as Ronaldo, yet. Plus, you're 12 years old, how do you know who the better player is/was? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Well if you look at it from a subjective point of view then, yea, its hard to argue that Messi is better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frazzle Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Nah, maybe in this country. On a wider scale he'll never be overshadowed by Messi, ever. What do you mean in this country? He's a better player full stop. Only those who are Brazilian or biased would disagree. The fact that you say he will never be overshadowed pretty much shows that you fall into the biased camp. Bias has nothing to do with what's there on paper, and on paper Messi hasn't achieved as much as Ronaldo, yet. Plus, you're 12 years old, how do you know who the better player is/was? How old are you then? Just to clear this up because you seem to offer an opinion on every player from the 1970s onwards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Amazing player, thought he would've been the best player for a while but he's been completely overshadowed by Messi. Nah, maybe in this country. On a wider scale he'll never be overshadowed by Messi, ever. What do you mean in this country? He's a better player full stop. Only those who are Brazilian or biased would disagree. The fact that you say he will never be overshadowed pretty much shows that you fall into the biased camp. Bias has nothing to do with what's there on paper, and on paper Messi hasn't achieved as much as Ronaldo, yet. Plus, you're 12 years old, how do you know who the better player is/was? How old are you then? Just to clear this up because you seem to offer an opinion on every player from the 1970s onwards. Like who? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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