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Celebrated Brazilian footballer known for his charging runs between defenders and magnificent finishes, Ronaldo scored more than 350 career goals in club football, mostly at the very top level, and an astonishing return of 62 goals in 97 appearances for Brazil.
Ronaldo played for Barcelona, Real Madrid, Internazionale and Milan, and despite never winning the Champions League, and suffering injuries during his prime years, he was awarded Fifa World Player of the Year three times, won the Ballon d'Or twice, and became the highest goalscorer – with 15 – in the history of the World Cup in 2006, four years after scoring the goals that beat Germany in the 2002 final.
He announced his retirement on 14 Feb 2011.

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