Tearful Ronaldo calls it quitsRonaldo has tearfully announced his retirement, admitting his body had finally succumbed to the crippling litany of injuries that have blighted his remarkable career.
The 34-year-old's career arguably reached its zenith with his masterly performances at the 2002 World Cup, but three serious knee injuries cast a pall over his later years in sport.
The three-time Fifa World Player of the Year will be perhaps best remembered for his international exploits, having scored 15 World Cup goals, breaking the record previously held by Gerd Müller. He scored eight goals in the 2002 tournament in Japan and South Korea, including both goals in the 2-0 final victory over Germany, and in total scored 62 times for Brazil in 97 appearances.
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