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PhotoBrazil's soccer player Ronaldo
looks on during a training session at Flamengo club in Rio de Janeiro,
Sept. 8, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Ronaldo has hopes of playing in 2010 Cup, defends Lula
The polemic Brazilian soccer forward, Ronaldo, said on Saturday that he
has high hopes of playing in the 2010 World Cup.
However, his participation in the tournament will entirely depend on his
recuperation from knee surgery. Should he recuperate in time and be called
to play, Ronaldo will be the first Brazilian player to appear in five
World Cups.
"When I am tired after a practice, I always think to myself 'someone
has to pay for all this hard work.' It is the fullbacks to end up having
to pay," said the player, who is currently looking to sign with a
team, but has his eyes on Manchester City.
Ronaldo also defended President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in relation
to the heated discussion that took place between team members of the Brazilian
national team and the president. Lula praised the Argentinean Lionel Messi
for his style of play and criticized the Brazilian team for their lack
of hustle.
"It looks like you can no longer have an opinion about soccer. Who
doesn't like soccer in Brazil? The president loves soccer and his popularity
is incredible. The results he produces are positive. The economy is doing
well. We have not been affected by the crises in the U.S. as of yet,"
stated Ronaldo.
english.people.com.cn,
September 25, 2008
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