Ronaldo to play one last match
SAO PAULO -- Ronaldo will wear Brazil's jersey one last time in a farewell match against Romania in June.
The Brazilian federation said on Wednesday that Brazil will play the exhibition to honor the retired striker at Pacaembu Stadium on June 7.
Ronaldo's last official match with Brazil was in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Brazil lost to France in the quarterfinals.
The 34-year-old Ronaldo retired from Corinthians last month after winning two World Cups and thriving with some of Europe's top teams.
He played for 18 years despite repeated knee trouble, and left as a three-time world player of the year and the top goal-scorer in World Cup history with 15.
Romario, Zico and Pele also were honored with farewell matches in Brazil after they retired.
Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press
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