| 1 | PRESENTATION |
Ronaldo (1976 -), Brazilian footballer, one of best strikers in the world of the late 1990s and early 2000s, regarded as a worthy successor to his legendary compatriot Pele.
| 2 | THE CAREER CLUB |
| 2. a | A meteoric rise |
Born in Rio de Janeiro in a poor family in the favelas, Luis Nazario da Lima, "said Ronaldo began his career in 1990 in the club in São Cristóvão. Quickly taken over by businessmen who spotted his talent advised unconventional, especially early in 1993 he was transferred to Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte.
When signing with PSV Eindhoven at the start of the 1994-1995 season, Ronaldo is already a phenomenon of advertising and sports. Gifted striker (he holds the position of center forward) handling the ball with a technique and exceptional speed of execution, he scored 55 goals in 56 games (2 seasons) for the Dutch club. In 1996, he was named Player of the Year by the Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) (see sports federations).
| 2. 2 | A sports development thwarted |
The same year, his transfer to FC Barcelona peaked (115 million francs, or more than 17 million euros). He won the European Cup Winners' Cup (now defunct) at the expense of Paris Saint-Germain, the English Cup and scored 34 goals in 37 games, but he failed in conquering the national title ( See also European Cups).
In 1997, Inter Milan went further and bought a record amount of 185 million francs (more than 28 million euros), while the Ballon d'Or is it awarded by France Football for the entire 1996-1997 season. Held in check by Juventus in Serie A, Inter Milan still wins the UEFA Cup in 1998.
By the following season, 1998-1999, Ronaldo appears more irregular with the match of his team: this 19 times, he scored 14 goals anyway. Then the cycle of injury and recovery periods forced him to withdraw gradually, until not play any games in 2000-2001, its career is at its lowest, some say lost to football.
| 2. 3 | 's second wind? |
leaders Inter Milan but give him their confidence and, in 2001-2002, Ronaldo found his team in the second half of the season and scored 7 goals in 10 games, demonstrating its ability to intact influence the course of a game by his mere presence on the ground.
The transfer period before the start of the season But 2002-2003 is marked by hesitation from Inter Milan for the future of Ronaldo in the team. Taking advantage of this unexpected opportunity, the biggest European clubs start in the running to acquire the player, it's finally Real Madrid wins, Ronaldo and includes a particularly rich workforce, which includes in its ranks including Zinedine Zidane Raul or Roberto Carlos of Brazil. After a year of 2002 saw the return to its highest level, Ronaldo was crowned Golden Ball for the second time in his career.
| 3 | RONALDO OF BRAZIL AND THE TEAM |
Ronaldo will play for Brazil for the first time in March 1994 during a match against Argentina. Holder of 64 selections in June 2002, he also scored 45 goals in the jersey of the Seleção.
It is a replacement for the 1994 World Cup in the United States fought and won by his team (win on penalties against Italy in the final). In 1997, he won the Copa America (test he adds to his list in 1999).
In 1998, however, the young prodigy knows the first major disappointment of his career at the World Cup taking place in France, the favorite in the final, Brazil is indeed severely beaten by France ( 3-0). Physically diminished, Ronaldo is unable to take its place.
Revenue at its best just weeks before the 2002 World Cup held in Japan and South Korea, Ronaldo finished top scorer (8 goals in 7 games) and has an exceptional individual journey contributes significantly to the final triumph of the Brazilian (victory against Germany).
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