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He was selected for the tournament despite being just 17, but did not play in any games. His Brazil teammate Romário having played for PSV from 1988 to 1993 advised Ronaldo to move to the club. On 28 August 1994, Ronaldo scored ten minutes into his debut against Vitesse, and scored a brace on his home debut against Go Ahead Eagles.
- 18 September 1976 (age 47)
- 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
- Itaguaí, Brazil
Apr 2, 2014 · Although Brazil was bounced in the quarterfinals by France, Ronaldo scored three times to set a record with 15 career goals in World Cup play. Ronaldo transferred to AC Milan in 2007, but in 2008 ...
Jul 12, 2020 · Those who were plagued by those strange events will never forget the dateline: Paris, July 12, 1998, a game four years in the making – the FIFA World Cup Final. Historians will record the game ...
Nov 14, 2022 · BBC Sport. In the fifth and final instalment of BBC Sport's World Cup icons series, we explore Ronaldo's Golden Boot-winning redemption with Brazil in 2002. The kneecap exploded. It was lodged ...
- Cruzeiro. Ronaldo quickly attracted attention from big clubs, and his agents rejected offers from Botafogo and São Paulo. He was turned down by Flamengo, the team he supported as a boy, after missing practice due to an inability to afford the fare for the hour-long bus ride.
- PSV. Ronaldo joined PSV after the 1994 World Cup. He was selected for the tournament despite being just 17, but did not play in any games. His Brazil teammate Romário having played for PSV from 1988 to 1993 advised Ronaldo to move to the club.
- Barcelona. During his spell at PSV, Ronaldo attracted the attention of both Inter Milan and Barcelona. It was Barcelona that was willing to pay the then-world record fee of $19.5 million, and he joined the club on 17 July 1996.
- Inter Milan. 1997–1999: World record transfer and Ballon d'Or win. Ronaldo's time at Barcelona lasted one season, as there were problems with the renegotiation of his contract.
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Sep 22, 2023 · Strap yourself in for the origin story of one of the most thrilling strikers to ever play the game. From the humble, working-class suburb of Bento Ribeiro and the little-known club of Sao Cristavao to grabbing the attention of a nation with Cruzeiro, this is the story of how Ronaldo Nazario became O Fenomeno.
Mar 23, 2024 · A tribute to Ronaldo. Published. 23 Mar 2024. FIFA pays homage to Brazil legend Ronaldo with anecdotes, memories, quotes, stats and videos. Ronaldo is one of the greatest players in football ...
