[Jack Sparrow]

I'm 99% sure, Milan will stand by him. Milan's standing by players often has worked out to be good for the club. Remember Pippo.

I really want Ronnie to back playing for Milan. At least 2 complete seasons. The CL is the only thing he's got left to win. And the champion has more than earned his right to the big ears.

[Jack Sparrow]

Ronaldo op goes smoothly

The knee operation undertaken on AC Milan and Brazil striker Ronaldo went well on Thursday, according to his medical specialist in Paris.

The three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, who ruptured a ligament in his left knee on Wednesday, was treated at the Pitie-Salpetriere hospital in the French capital. Knee specialist Gerard Saillant, who oversaw the operation and performed surgery on Ronaldo's right knee eight years ago, told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "The operation lasted around two hours and took place without any particular problems.

"It was the same injury as the previous time and for this reason the operation was of the same type," the surgeon added. "Now Ronaldo will have to go through nine months of rehabilitation."

Asked if the Brazilian would play again, Saillant replied: "It will depend on him."

The 31-year-old was carried off in tears after going down heavily during Wednesday's 1-1 Serie A draw at home to Livorno. Ronaldo, who has hardly featured this season because of a series of injuries, had only come on as a substitute three minutes earlier.

The Brazilian sustained two serious injuries to his right knee while playing for Inter Milan in 1999 and 2000 but recovered to help Brazil win the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan. He then went on to play for Real Madrid before joining AC Milan in January 2007.

Very sad

"We're all very sad and worried about Ronaldo," said Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti. "I don't want to say his career is over because only time can put the word end to his career. His team mates left the stadium quickly to reach the hospital to check on his condition. Being close to him can help him cope at such a delicate moment of his career."

Milan president Silvio Berlusconi said he believed Ronaldo would be able to resume his career. "He still has an extraordinary physique. I'm confident in some months time he can return to be the player we all know," the president said.

Ronaldo is the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup finals with 15 goals in three tournaments.

This post has been edited by Jack Sparrow: Feb 15 2008, 10:09 AM

[Ry4n]

this makes proud to be a Milan supporter ! ,

never leave a man behind (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/devilsmiley.gif)

This post has been edited by rhy_A4: Feb 15 2008, 11:24 AM

[Tennie]

Ronie began his physiotherapy at the hospital in Paris today. (according to an article in Controcampo)

[dst]

Seedorf admits Ronnie doubts
Friday 15 February, 2008

Clarence Seedorf has shattered the air of optimism surrounding Ronaldo’s recovery by admitting that he fears for his Milan teammate’s career.

Seedorf accompanied El Fenomeno to hospital after he severed a tendon in his knee while playing Livorno on Wednesday evening.

The Dutch midfielder is a close friend of Ronaldo’s, but he believes that the regularity of the 31-year-old’s injury problems could be an issue.

“It’s the third time that it has happened to him,” he told BBC Radio Five Live. “That’s why I’m thinking that it might be the end.

“I hope that he makes the right decision at the right time. We’ll see what happens over the next six months, but for now he needs to focus on rehabilitation.”

Seedorf was obviously moved by the events at San Siro and sounded pained as he recalled Ronaldo’s fall.

“Nobody wants to watch moments like that,” he said. “My heart stopped beating because it was like watching a repeat of the injury he suffered while playing for Inter against Lazio – his reaction was the same.

“He’s one of the greatest players to play the game and hopefully this is not the way it’s going to end.”

The initial reports are positive after Ronaldo underwent surgery in Paris yesterday and he is expected to begin his long course of rehabilitation sometime next week.


channel4

Seedorf is just preparing himself for the worst case scenario... Ronie will be back! (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[dst]

Brazil president urges injured Ronaldo not to give up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Brazil doctor fired after accusing PSV Eindhoven over Ronaldo injury !!!

[arivanjj]

Brazil president urges injured Ronaldo not to give up (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/king.gif)


the support keeps pouring in... i hope it'll come in good with Roni's decision.

[Zed.D]

LEONARDO: 'Ronie knows what he has to go through'

2/15/2008

MILAN - Leonardo, who's currently in Paris to stay close to Ronaldo, explained that the Brazilian 'had a calm night. Now he only has to rest. Yesterday he had an emotional day. Ronie knows what he has to go through and what he has already been through. I think he is ready.'

Nelio Nazario, Ronaldo's father, added: 'He still has a lot to give to the football world, he will come back to play.'



Even his father says he will be back. god... this is like a dream come true to hear Ronie will be back! I hope he comes out and announces his definite decision as soon as possible.

[arivanjj]

(IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/cry.gif) nice to hear these things...

[dst]

Ronaldo surgeon's warning
Saturday 16 February, 2008

The surgeon who operated on Ronaldo warns only the most motivated player can come back from this latest injury.

Although the Brazilian snapped the tendon in his right knee in 2000 and took almost two years to recover, he is now 31 and suffered an identical injury to the left knee.

“It will need a lot of energy to play football again,” surgeon Eric Rolland told Le Parisien newspaper.

“The rehabilitation process is much longer than usual because this is a tendon, not a ligament. We first of all need to give solidity to the area again.

“We know straight away, though, that Ronaldo cannot run before six months and cannot be in a reasonable condition to train earlier than nine months.”

Il Fenomeno’s knee buckled during Wednesday night’s 1-1 draw with Livorno and he flew to Paris for the operation on Friday. The Milan striker will remain in the clinic for at least a week.

“We must see how quickly the player recovers from the shock of the surgery. This week will allow us to have more precise ideas of how he has experienced this latest injury,” continued Rolland.

“Then we can only set milestones at 45 days, three months, six months. If at each of these steps it all doesn’t seem too much for Ronaldo and he can see an objective taking shape, then anything is possible.”

Meanwhile, there is controversy in Brazil over the cause of Ronaldo’s many knee injuries during his career.

The anti-doping co-ordinator of the Brazilian Federation has accused PSV Eindhoven of creating a monster.

“It is all the fault of PSV. In Holland they gave him vitamin integrators when he was very young and among these substances were anabolic steroids that could have boosted his growth more than was healthy,” said Bernardino Santi in newspaper Folha.

“His muscles grew excessively and this accumulation of mass in a short period of time, when he had not yet completed his natural development, made his muscles incompatible with the structure of his bones.

“The effects of steroid use can only become apparent 10, 15 or even 20 years later.”

Ronaldo played for PSV Eindhoven from 1994 to ’96, but the Brazilian Federation immediately distanced itself from Santi’s allegations and fired him.

[Zed.D]

Maybe that guy is telling the truth about PSV's treatment for Ronaldo?!

[Ry4n]

Ron 'offered contract renewal' Saturday 16 February, 2008

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Ronaldo’s agent has thanked Milan for offering a contract renewal days after a career-threatening injury.

Even the surgeons who operated on the snapped tendon in his left knee cannot say if the striker will ever play again, but his representative is hopeful.

“Ronaldo is a warrior who has fought and won so many battles in his lifetime,” said Fabiano Farah.

“He is the type of person who goes all the way in his challenges and I think he is ready for this latest fight.”

There had been talk of Ronnie’s contract before the horrific injury in the 1-1 draw with Livorno on Wednesday.

One would’ve thought the setback – which at the very least will keep the 31-year-old out for nine months – would preclude any paperwork, but the agent revealed that is not the case.

“Every indication suggests the Rossoneri are interested in renewing his contract and Vice-President Adriano Galliani has already expressed this intention.

“Ronaldo wants to get back to playing football, but his primary objective right now is to be healthy and go through a successful rehabilitation process.”

A contract renewal could be an important motivating factor, as even surgeon Eric Rolland warned today that the psychological aspect is crucial in coming back from such a serious injury.


http://www.channel4.com/sport/football_italia/feb16k.html

[dst]

Maybe that guy is telling the truth about PSV's treatment for Ronaldo?!

So what? This story will be buried anyway...

[Zed.D]

Dad delivers upbeat report on AC Milan's Ronaldo

Ronaldo's Dad has revealed both the presidents of AC Milan and Inter have been in contact since his son's horror knee injury.

Nelio Nazario De Lima said: "I've certainly had a call from Silvio Berlusconi (Milan), even also from Massimo Moratti (Inter). It's a good thing that two such clubs make the effort.

"Especially Moratti, for all his rivalry with Milan, he still found it in him to ask about Ronaldo. I must thank Moratti for such a lovely gesture."

Nelio also delivered a very upbeat report on Ronaldo after his knee surgery in Paris last week.

"The situation is better than I thought. Today my son is really good, he has removed the bandages and takes no more morphine. And he's happy. He is really good."



Is Moratti such a nice person or he's just pretending? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

[dst]

Is Moratti such a nice person or he's just pretending? (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)

Such a nice person? Are you kidding me? Ronaldo is the best player that has played for Inter in (Massimo) Moratti's era and one if his own favorites... if he didn't even make a call I would not consider him a human being!