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Somewhere, someplace, a friendly little guy named acid911 died on December 9, 2008.

Ohh, c'mmon, it's not the end of the world. Cheer up!

If I were in your shoes, I'd be more disappointed if he announced he was retiring. Besides, he could've done a lot worse than Corinthians; just be thankful he didn't go to Anorthosis or the like.

Noooooooooooooooooo...nooooooooo...not Manchester United! Not does... Take Leeds, Villa, the Spurs, heh even Arsenal, but not them...I'm still dizzy about Becks in red-black, now this the whole season long..

Just because Ronaldo signed for a Brazilian club doesn't mean there's no chance of seeing him in Europe again

Ronaldo Explains Corinthians Choice And Flamengo Snub
The Brazilian legend has reacted to the major uproar his move to Corinthians has caused...

Corinthians striker Ronaldo has explained his decision to snub Flamengo after fans went berserk.

The Brazilian joined the Sao Paulo-based side on Tuesday but not everyone has reacted well to his decision. The former Inter, Real Madrid and Milan striker knows why Flamengo fans feel aggrieved with his choice.

"I understand why the fans are upset," Ronaldo is quoted as saying on Datasport.it.

"I am a Flamenguista and I was at Rio for four months where I trained. However, no-one had a project for me. I am a professional and I like new challenges.

"Returning to the football pitch is a great motivation for me.

"When I played for Cruziero I was very young and now playing in the Brazilian league will be completely different.

"I have watched games on tv and now there is a chance to make some history. I won't make any predictions but I do have the will to do well."

Earlier, Flamengo fans were so annoyed with Ronaldo's move that they threatened to use a voodoo witch to cast a spell on the star.

Jerseys and photographs of the striker were also burned- such is the outrage in Brazil.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

Ronaldo Makes Lively Corinthians Debut

The Phenomenon looked very sharp and even came close to getting on the score-sheet in his first appearance for his new club...

After more than a one-year injury layoff, Ronaldo finally returned to action with his Corinthians, for whom he signed in December.

The 32-year-old may have only played 29 minutes, but he looked very lively and even came close to finding the net.

He replaced Jorge Henrique in the 21st minute of the second half, and moments later he had his first touch of the ball.

The excited crowd at the Juscelino Kubitschek stadium in Itumbiara roared each time Ronaldo came close to the ball, and the former FIFA World Player of the Year tried to impress them with some of his trademark trickery.

He showed no signs of an injury, although it was evident that he was lacking the necessary fitness to play a competitive football match.

But Ronaldo constantly asked for the ball, and instead of passing as soon as he got it, he preferred to take on his opponents - and with good results.

Towards the end of the match, Ronaldo looked to mark his debut with a goal.

He fired a long-range effort wide of the right post, and minutes later he forced his way into the area, but was penalised for pushing.

The former Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter and AC Milan striker was without doubt the main focus of attention in a match that Corinthians won 2-0. The match corresponded to the first round of the Copa do Brasil.

At the final whistle several excited reporters mobbed Ronaldo, and he was hurt in the process. He quickly made his way into the tunnel while touching his sore head.

Ronaldo is likely to start for the first time in the top-of-the-table Paulista derby with Palmeiras on the weekend.

Gregory Sica, Goal.com

WOW

Ronaldo amazes me to no end. after months of injury, he returns scores like it's the easiest thing for him to do in this world. IMO he's easily the most talented striker in history. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)