Happy Retirement Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima

[Dorian]

Legend, the definition of a true striker. Retire In Peace, Champ.

[Perfect Plex]

For those of you who don't know Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, or simply Ronaldo, is going to retire today and I would simply like to say a few words.

Ronaldo in my opinion was the greatest pure goalscorer the sport has ever seen, certainly the best I have ever seen in my 24 years on this Earth. His combination of speed, strength, ball control, vision and his killer instinct in the box was something to behold. He would either plow through defenses like a raging bull or dance around them like a 6ft ballerina.

To the World Cups greatest goalscorer, to the player who won the FIFA World Player of the Year 3 times, to the man who first introduced me to FC Barcelona, and to my favorite player of all time, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima I solute you, you were simply phenomenal.

I agree........

[Prince Boateng]

Look at how Ibrahimovic reacts in the presence of Ronaldo.......




I remember wanting to cop the Ronaldo 'R9' football boots/cleats back in the day

Sad day man......

[Chief2ndzOnly!]

Oh *****!!!!!! We're gonna have to put Emz on suicide watch. I haven't seen him on here lately. He must've taken the news pretty badly.

[HayastanciCule]

There is only 1 Ronaldo and his name is not Cristiano!
i still have my barca Ronaldo jersey. he is by far the greatest #9 in history.
He is The Keepers Nightmare, the Miracle Man, HE IS IL FENOMENO!!!!
Retire peacefully Ronaldo, thanks for the memories

[Repeddled]

Oh *****!!!!!! We're gonna have to put Emz on suicide watch. I haven't seen him on here lately. He must've taken the news pretty badly.

Its a different Ronaldo chief, not that sissy ladyboy that cute bums but the true original legend, master of the game Ronaldo.

[HayastanciCule]

Its a different Ronaldo chief, not that sissy ladyboy that cute bums but the true original legend, master of the game Ronaldo.

This.
the crybaby punk Cristina doesnt deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Il Fenomeno

[Repeddled]

This.
the crybaby punk Cristina doesnt deserve to be mentioned in the same breath as Il Fenomeno

True, its a shame though he has the potential and talent if only he didn't waste it on diving and sulking or soloing his way into a brick wall.

These Ronaldo/Messi/whoever are good but not as good as the past legends of the game. Zidane/Romario/Cruyff/Puskas/Beckenbeaur/Platini/Best were all so much better at their time and they didn't fail at the international stage when it mattered either.

[Mersey]

My favourite non-Liverpool player of all time. He was truly amazing to watch. One of the greatest strikers of all time.

[Addition]

The best striker i've had the privilege of watching in my life time.