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 Milan's Ronaldo has hypothyroidism |
 Aug 24 2007, 05:48 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703  |
QUOTE MILAN, Italy (AP) - Ronaldo's weight problem is due to a medical condition called hypothyroidism.
AC Milan has prescribed drugs to combat the Brazil striker's under-active thyroid, and advised the Italian Olympic Committee and the World Anti-Doping Association, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported Friday. "You'll see (him) soon, very soon. It will be a surprise for everyone. He looks like a model," Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti said. Ronaldo was criticized for being overweight during his four and a half seasons with Real Madrid. He transferred to Milan in January. Ronaldo arrived at a training camp this season weighing 95.5 kilograms (211 pounds). He's currently down to 90 kilograms (198 pounds). The goal is to reach 87-88 kilograms (192-194 pounds) - his weight when he began playing for Inter Milan 10 years ago. "He's going to have a great season," Ancelotti said. "He's very motivated, he really wants to show that he's still the best striker in the world." Ronaldo currently has a muscle problem in his left knee and is expected to miss Milan's first few matches this season. He can play for Milan in the Champions League this season after sitting out the team's victory in the competition last season because he began the season with Madrid. |
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Aug 24 2007, 06:23 PM
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Token Girl Group: Moderators Posts: 12,435 Joined: 13-November 06 From: Washington, DC Member No.: 2,800 |
Wow, it only took them a week to translate the article from Gazzetta. [/sarcasm]
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Aug 24 2007, 06:42 PM
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Primavera  Group: Helpers Posts: 18,058 Joined: 9-February 06 Member No.: 1,265 |
He clearly has a lot of motivation. reducing weight is a really hard thing to do (I've never experienced that though!). he wants to win the CL for the very first time. that is a huge advantage for us having Ronaldo motivated in a competition like this.
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Aug 24 2007, 06:51 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Helpers Posts: 4,373 Joined: 25-November 05 From: East Sussex Member No.: 932 |
stupid Spanish reporters
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Aug 24 2007, 08:47 PM
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Berretti Group: Helpers Posts: 11,735 Joined: 5-September 05 From: Portland Member No.: 347 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 24 2007, 06:23 PM) Wow, it only took them a week to translate the article from Gazzetta. [/sarcasm]  I've noticed that too. (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://cyrus.medialayer.net/~m1ke/milanfan.com/forums/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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Aug 24 2007, 09:19 PM
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Giovanissimi Nazionali Group: Moderators Posts: 2,700 Joined: 22-October 05 From: US of A Member No.: 703 |
QUOTE (Tennie @ Aug 24 2007, 12:23 PM) Wow, it only took them a week to translate the article from Gazzetta. [/sarcasm] one of two things happen in these cases 1) the Gazzetta got this from an AP writer and put it in their paper...which is what a lot of papers do. 2) the Gazzetta sent this story to the AP, which sent it out everywhere else. stories like this usually take a week before they start making the rounds...especially over in the states (and vice versa) |
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