Brazil’s Ronaldo Retires After Losing Health Battle
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Ronaldo, who holds the career record for World Cup goals, said he’s retiring from soccer because of health problems.
Ronaldo Luis Nazario played in three World Cups, scoring 15 times, including both goals in the 2-0 victory over Germany that gave Brazil the 2002 trophy. The 34-year-old was named the FIFA World Player of the Year in 1996, 1997 and 2002. He announced his retirement today at a news conference in Sao Paulo.