Brazil legend Ronaldo has confirmed that he is retiring from football with immediate effect.
The 34-year-old's decision to retire brings an abrupt end to one of the most prestigious careers the world of football has ever seen.
Ronaldo was a part of the Brazil's World Cup wins in both 1994 and 2002, and is one of only two men to have won the FIFA Player of the Year award three times, along with France's Zinedine Zidane.
Great player! A legend!
He WAS a good player in the start of the 2000, spesial WC 2002. He was one of the world best talented player ever, but he didn`t get out his potensial. spesial not in Europe...
The one true "Ronaldo". The best striker I have ever seen playing "live". IMO, none of the current players come close to Ronaldo in his prime, before his knee-injury at Inter.
The youngest FIFA World Player Of The Year at the age of 20. And, along with Zidane, is the only player to have won that prestigious award 3 times.
He would have been the undisputed "Best Player Ever" if he didn't suffer from 3 career-threatening injuries, all on the same knee, during his best years.
A true legend. Fantastic.
Best Football Player of My Generation! Never been another Strike with same Pedigree that he had!