Former Brazil striker Ronaldo who scored a record 15 World Cup goals announced his retirement on Monday, ending one of the most successful careers in soccer.
The 34-year-old three-times FIFA World Player of the Year, a twice World Cup winner, said injuries and fitness problems prevented him from playing to his best form.
"I came here to say today that I'm ending my career as a professional player," Ronaldo, with his two sons at his side, told a packed news conference at Corinthians' training complex in Sao Paulo.
"Everyone knows about my history of injuries...and those pains made me bring forward the end of my career."
Text: Reuters
Images: AFP
In Image: Brazilian football star Ronaldo (R), of Corinthians, answers questions next to his son Alex during the official announcement of his retirement from the fields, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on February 14, 2011.
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