Full Version: Ronaldo
He's deep breathing. Shut up!
Sorry, I know it sounds mean, but I'm having visions of the Michelin Man here. Maybe it's the round pate, formidable paunch and the all-white outfit.
Well it's obvious the older he gets the easier for him to pack on the pounds. Players have an advantage when it comes to losing all that weight because of all the qualified people they have that well snap them back in shape in a matter of weeks, which is why guys like Ronaldo and Ronaldinho don't think twice about spending a summer over indulging in eating and drinking as much as they can while on holiday.
The funny thing is he will be over weight and still score a boat load of goals.
When I was out in Europe my first home game at Milan I saw Ronaldo make his starting debut in a Milan jersey. Ronaldo was the greatest forward and perhaps player in history.
just like the photos of overweight Ronaldinho who obviously was breathing out. These photographers sit there and take 3000 pictures and take the one that looks the best or worst. Its got to be pretty tough, your a multi millionaire and you can't eat anything.
When I was out in Europe my first home game at Milan I saw Ronaldo make his starting debut in a Milan jersey. Ronaldo was the greatest forward and perhaps player in history.
just like the photos of overweight Ronaldinho who obviously was breathing out. These photographers sit there and take 3000 pictures and take the one that looks the best or worst. Its got to be pretty tough, your a multi millionaire and you can't eat anything.
OMG last post in August?? 
Shame on you guys.
Don't worry Il fenomeno I'll post here all the time
Shame on you guys.
Don't worry Il fenomeno I'll post here all the time
QUOTE (MizNelson @ Aug 14 2010, 03:01 PM) 
Sorry, I know it sounds mean, but I'm having visions of the Michelin Man here. Maybe it's the round pate, formidable paunch and the all-white outfit.
et tu? 
He actually looks much thinner now.
Well drucurl, you probably know this, but R9 has announced his last season will be in 2011. He'll try to conquer Copa Libertadores with Corinthians once more before hanging the boots.
Well drucurl, you probably know this, but R9 has announced his last season will be in 2011. He'll try to conquer Copa Libertadores with Corinthians once more before hanging the boots.
He should be remembered as one of the best strikers ever. Sad taht the great generation of strikers: Ronaldo, Sheva, Henry, RvN, Pipppo and so on... alsmost faded away already.
Em..*ahem* what was that about Pippo?? He's immortal..sorry.
very sad day indeed but so long Ronaldo. the most incredible player that i have ever seen. i was watching a couple of games of him recently and it still gave shivers up my spine to see what he was capable of. thanks for the golden years indeed. i feel very blessed to have seen you play in my time.
the best pure forward I've watched play, thank you for the football memories!
A phenomenon ! His statistics in front of goal speak volumes ... Wherever he played, he commanded the front line ... What he used to do to our defense, while at la merda ... My heart skipped a beat whenever he was facing our back four. I look back and it was a privilege to have lived and watched him grace this beautiful game.
I don't believe this is not a sad day, per say ... This is the day his name is imprinted in history .. Up there with the likes of Zidane, as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
I don't believe this is not a sad day, per say ... This is the day his name is imprinted in history .. Up there with the likes of Zidane, as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Ronaldo - The real one... Ronaldo - R9 Firestarter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9kNLd4hJUw
Zidane talks about Ronaldo - New Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tea20qaiYl4
Ronaldo Luis Nazario De Lima Very Rare Documentary HDTV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_cKLw6iFyU
Thanks for the tribute Jack (the Bauer one), dst, R7 and Trini. 
Love it. This seems to be the final nail in the coffin for me, all my heroes are finally setting in the west. Paolo, Baggio, Rui Costa, Dida and now Ronaldo. Sad news, I know, and football will never be the same for me from now on, but like R7 said, we should be thankful for all the memories over the years.
The guy could do anything, making attacking runs, dodge players, keep the ball stickied to his feets, shoot a thunderous shot, even scored a few from free kicks. A pure terrorizing presence in front of goal. For me Ronaldo was the best striker, as was Baggio the best forward, Rui Costa the best mid, Dida the best keeper, and Paolo Maldini the best defender that ever lived. No one else comes close.
It has been an honor and a privilege watching them through the years. And as a Milan fan, no better feeling than to seeing all of the Fantastic Five wear the red and black shirt one time or another.
The best thing is that the human incarnation of Milan the club itself (Paolo Maldini) shared the ground with all of them.
And great, great videos, Trini. Lovely stuff.
Love it. This seems to be the final nail in the coffin for me, all my heroes are finally setting in the west. Paolo, Baggio, Rui Costa, Dida and now Ronaldo. Sad news, I know, and football will never be the same for me from now on, but like R7 said, we should be thankful for all the memories over the years.The guy could do anything, making attacking runs, dodge players, keep the ball stickied to his feets, shoot a thunderous shot, even scored a few from free kicks.
A pure terrorizing presence in front of goal. For me Ronaldo was the best striker, as was Baggio the best forward, Rui Costa the best mid, Dida the best keeper, and Paolo Maldini the best defender that ever lived. No one else comes close. It has been an honor and a privilege watching them through the years. And as a Milan fan, no better feeling than to seeing all of the Fantastic Five wear the red and black shirt one time or another.
The best thing is that the human incarnation of Milan the club itself (Paolo Maldini) shared the ground with all of them.And great, great videos, Trini.
Lovely stuff.
I guess his nickname says it all; O FENOMENO!
Certainly the best striker I've seen so far. thank you for all the excitement you brought to the game.
Certainly the best striker I've seen so far. thank you for all the excitement you brought to the game.
I must say I admire his talents but things such as the 98 WC final still stick in my mind, what was going on then?! Also remember the torrid run of injuries he had mid-way through his career.
To me I don't remember him as one of the finest to ever play personally, like, for example Zidane (although obviously and statistically he was).
Though if people think anywhere near this guy as to what I think of Sheva as a footballer then it must be quite a sad day to see him finally hang up his boots.
To me I don't remember him as one of the finest to ever play personally, like, for example Zidane (although obviously and statistically he was).
Though if people think anywhere near this guy as to what I think of Sheva as a footballer then it must be quite a sad day to see him finally hang up his boots.
He was having (and played with) a problem with some kind of injury or illness on that final game day IINM. acid must know better. but it's not important anyway, that's what legends do, they fall and rise, and Ronaldo rose in another final game 4 years later!
EDIT: it's a shame that he never won a CL (as much a shame as Maldini never winning a World Cup)
EDIT: it's a shame that he never won a CL (as much a shame as Maldini never winning a World Cup)
He had epilepsy fit the very morning of the WC98 final against France.
Ah, that 
then that collision with Barthez and he was done for that night.
then that collision with Barthez and he was done for that night.
Thanks Trini. 
And yes, he was unwell for the final match, but was still forced to play by Nike. This I know, his name was not on the list an hour or so before the match, but was then put in. Some rumors say it was the French mafia or FIFA itself that wanted the home country to lift the cup. And still, others say that his food was poisoned the eve of the final.
Wild stuff, and while I don't buy all of it, the fact is that he was not himself in that match. Unsurprising really, seeing as anyone would not be performing at his usual self after having a seizure fit the day before. I remember watching it live, then recorded, and all I know is that, that was not his finest moment. The Brazil NT team itself put up a disjointed effort that day.
But Ronaldo's performance against Croatia and Holland before that was epic. He scored a goal in the semi, and almost got another one with a thrilling run, but the Dutch defender took out his legs. That was probably the only way they would have stopped him.
Anyway, I believe his legend is not built on the goals he scored, and stats he accumulated, but on little magical moments scattered throughout his career on the pitch. Just like Maldini. There may be players who have won more than these two players, but both left as Gods of football when they did. This I know.
PS. Ash, Sheva was known as the "White Ronaldo". If ever there was a striker that I would put after Ronaldo, it'll be Shevchenko. That Ukrainian, too, could do it all.
And yes, he was unwell for the final match, but was still forced to play by Nike. This I know, his name was not on the list an hour or so before the match, but was then put in. Some rumors say it was the French mafia or FIFA itself that wanted the home country to lift the cup. And still, others say that his food was poisoned the eve of the final.Wild stuff, and while I don't buy all of it, the fact is that he was not himself in that match.
Unsurprising really, seeing as anyone would not be performing at his usual self after having a seizure fit the day before. I remember watching it live, then recorded, and all I know is that, that was not his finest moment. The Brazil NT team itself put up a disjointed effort that day. But Ronaldo's performance against Croatia and Holland before that was epic. He scored a goal in the semi, and almost got another one with a thrilling run, but the Dutch defender took out his legs. That was probably the only way they would have stopped him.
Anyway, I believe his legend is not built on the goals he scored, and stats he accumulated, but on little magical moments scattered throughout his career on the pitch. Just like Maldini. There may be players who have won more than these two players, but both left as Gods of football when they did. This I know.PS. Ash, Sheva was known as the "White Ronaldo".
If ever there was a striker that I would put after Ronaldo, it'll be Shevchenko. That Ukrainian, too, could do it all.
QUOTE (acid911 @ Feb 15 2011, 09:45 AM)
PS. Ash, Sheva was known as the "White Ronaldo". If ever there was a striker that I would put after Ronaldo, it'll be Shevchenko. That Ukrainian, too, could do it all.
If ever there was a striker that I would put after Ronaldo, it'll be Shevchenko. That Ukrainian, too, could do it all.I'm just loving watching Torres flop at Chelsea. With all their attackers who have gone down the pan, makes you think perhaps Sheva wasn't that bad in England after all.
Just a shame he doesn't get the credit he deserves in England, like it or not this player was the best attacker in the world for years, him & Henry were simply in a league of their own. At the end of the day, Sheva Is Brilliant
Don't worry, Torres is already done for. I don't think he'll even be the same player he was a few years back. He was going downhill for Liverpool, and he will do the same for Chelsea. As for Sheva, all I know is that he was very unjustly treated here by Ancelotti when he returned on loan.
Never was given a real run. Sad, but not totally unexpected. He and Carlo had a bit of a tussle in and around the 2005-06 season, and the coach took the grudge out on him at the first chance. I know how you feel, I felt pretty bad too. I think Sheva only scored one goal for Milan, and that too was in the Coppa. Good performances here and there still (class is permanent after all), but IMO the coach made sure he never could establish himself back.
I don't think he'll even be the same player he was a few years back. He was going downhill for Liverpool, and he will do the same for Chelsea. As for Sheva, all I know is that he was very unjustly treated here by Ancelotti when he returned on loan.Never was given a real run. Sad, but not totally unexpected.
He and Carlo had a bit of a tussle in and around the 2005-06 season, and the coach took the grudge out on him at the first chance. I know how you feel, I felt pretty bad too. I think Sheva only scored one goal for Milan, and that too was in the Coppa. Good performances here and there still (class is permanent after all), but IMO the coach made sure he never could establish himself back.
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Feb 15 2011, 05:52 AM)
Sheva Is Brilliant
A throw back - you just gotta love!
QUOTE (acid911 @ Feb 15 2011, 07:12 AM)
As for Sheva, all I know is that he was very unjustly treated here by Ancelotti when he returned on loan.
Never was given a real run. Sad, but not totally unexpected. He and Carlo had a bit of a tussle in and around the 2005-06 season, and the coach took the grudge out on him at the first chance. I know how you feel, I felt pretty bad too. I think Sheva only scored one goal for Milan, and that too was in the Coppa. Good performances here and there still (class is permanent after all), but IMO the coach made sure he never could establish himself back.
Never was given a real run. Sad, but not totally unexpected.
He and Carlo had a bit of a tussle in and around the 2005-06 season, and the coach took the grudge out on him at the first chance. I know how you feel, I felt pretty bad too. I think Sheva only scored one goal for Milan, and that too was in the Coppa. Good performances here and there still (class is permanent after all), but IMO the coach made sure he never could establish himself back.+1
The best 50 minutes you will ever spend. Save for the first 50 minutes of Paolo Maldini's DVD. Great production, excellent footage, timely, in HD, only thing missing are English subs. But as things come and go, this is absolute heaven. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Ronaldo:
Ronaldo Gol da Fenomeno 2011 - Documentary Sky Sports Italy HD
Save for the first 50 minutes of Paolo Maldini's DVD. Great production, excellent footage, timely, in HD, only thing missing are English subs. But as things come and go, this is absolute heaven. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Ronaldo:Ronaldo Gol da Fenomeno 2011 - Documentary Sky Sports Italy HD
QUOTE (X-Offender @ May 22 2011, 09:18 PM)
just for a couple of games
and he will have a final game with selecao against romania 7th of june
That little sucker Eto'o broke Ronaldo's inter record of most goals in a season. CL, Coppa and League combined, of course. Oh well, happens.
CL, Coppa and League combined, of course. Oh well, happens.
If you can get a movie made about yourself that lasts 6 hours......shhhhh. but truly ronaldo is a god of football. better than pele imo and yep it maybe a wrong opinion but thats my opinion
I feel he didnt get the credit too. and also there was a feeling that if he stayed beyond 07/08 when he would have been settled in he would have been pretty good then. but i feel sick everytime some kid just remembers his not greater days in chelsea and only see sheva for that. I see sheva as one of the best forwards ever. Was so frigging deadly in his day
I dont meanwhile 50 million pound worth of player not doing much. But i am sure now that the world cup isnt this year he will be better next season. he CAN produce magic hes shown it time and time again
QUOTE (Milan Are Brilliant @ Feb 15 2011, 10:52 AM)
I'm just loving watching Torres flop at Chelsea. With all their attackers who have gone down the pan, makes you think perhaps Sheva wasn't that bad in England after all.
Just a shame he doesn't get the credit he deserves in England, like it or not this player was the best attacker in the world for years, him & Henry were simply in a league of their own. At the end of the day, Sheva Is Brilliant
Just a shame he doesn't get the credit he deserves in England, like it or not this player was the best attacker in the world for years, him & Henry were simply in a league of their own. At the end of the day, Sheva Is Brilliant
I feel he didnt get the credit too. and also there was a feeling that if he stayed beyond 07/08 when he would have been settled in he would have been pretty good then. but i feel sick everytime some kid just remembers his not greater days in chelsea and only see sheva for that. I see sheva as one of the best forwards ever. Was so frigging deadly in his day
I dont meanwhile 50 million pound worth of player not doing much. But i am sure now that the world cup isnt this year he will be better next season. he CAN produce magic hes shown it time and time again
*dies in his seat*Oh, my God! This is like the most awesomest thing ever! Thanks for posting it, Trini, no really thanks a whole bunch! I've visited "Petenaldo" channel very frequently in the past, not as much these days, and this came as a big, big (and great) surprise. From the outset this seems like a nicely produced and compiled video.
Going to have to watch this, and watch it again, at least nine times, and then burn multiple copies of it on a DVD and keep the discs locked in a titanium safe. In fact, for extra safety, I'll launch a rocket to the moon with the safe in it. Probably the best thing I will watch after Paolo's excellent DVD documentary.
I'm glad you appreciate it... 
QUOTE (Kazdoodle @ Jun 16 2011, 01:40 AM)
If you can get a movie made about yourself that lasts 6 hours......shhhhh. but truly ronaldo is a god of football. better than pele imo and yep it maybe a wrong opinion but thats my opinion
There's no such thing as a 'wrong' opinion.
It can possibly be a biased or unjust one but never 'wrong' and that's the nice things about an 'opinion'.
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Jun 16 2011, 11:04 AM)
I'm glad you appreciate it...
Appreciate it? Who talked about appreciating?
I'm ecstatic. I'd buy you an year-long supply of beer if I was in the Caribbean. Okay, maybe not an year-long but at least enough to last you a week or two.
QUOTE (acid911 @ Jun 16 2011, 03:29 AM)
Appreciate it? Who talked about appreciating? I'm ecstatic. I'd buy you an year-long supply of beer if I was in the Caribbean. Okay, maybe not an year-long but at least enough to last you a week or two.
I'm ecstatic. I'd buy you an year-long supply of beer if I was in the Caribbean. Okay, maybe not an year-long but at least enough to last you a week or two.Awesome - I'll hold you to that in the event you ever turn up.
QUOTE (TriniKing_CE @ Jun 16 2011, 12:35 PM)
Awesome - I'll hold you to that in the event you ever turn up.
A week or two's beer? No problemo!
Heck, make it a month's supply, just because you are an awesome guy. I know there are a lot of Milan fans around the world, quite a bit in Africa, but having a fellow club supporter all the way in Trinidad is just great - shows just how varied the fanbase of Milan is.Which is unsurprising in of itself seeing as the variety of great players that have played in our shirt.
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Nov 24 2011, 09:58 PM)
ronaldinho means "little Ronaldo" someone else in the Brazil team at the time R9 first entered probably had the name Ronaldo.Ronaldo Luiz Nazario De Lima became superfamous so then owned the name....then came Ronaldo de Assis Moreira....Since THE Ronaldo at the time was R9 they kept calling him Ronaldinho until "Ronaldinho" became a brand of it's own.
Oh, thanks, I supposed it was something like that, but...it was quite odd to me.
R9 visits PSG training camp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtTrvoeKM4...396FAAAAAAAALAA
QUOTE
"I've always had a soft spot for PSG since I spend a lot of time in Paris. Now PSG have Leonardo as their Sports Director. Leonardo is a intelligent and capable person who I hope continues to improve this team so it is one of the best in Europe" said Ronaldo while speaking to the press.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCtTrvoeKM4...396FAAAAAAAALAA
I thought he signed when I first saw it.
Wow! Is this for real? What's the purpose of this photo session? Proud to be fat?
QUOTE (Fillipo Simone @ Sep 25 2012, 01:28 AM)
Wow! Is this for real? What's the purpose of this photo session? Proud to be fat?
Apparently he's taking part in a reality show to lose weight.
Good god, what people watch nowadays is appalling
Well considering he has a medical condition where anything he eats makes him fat, a reality show that challenges him to stay fit is pretty watchable - provided that it has enough entertainment and production values in it. If it were any other guy, fit and free, yeah I'd join in the 'what were they thinking when they thought this' camp.
Like I said many moons ago in this thread, living with Hypothyroidism isn't easy - particularly for a pro athlete.
If it were any other guy, fit and free, yeah I'd join in the 'what were they thinking when they thought this' camp.Like I said many moons ago in this thread, living with Hypothyroidism isn't easy - particularly for a pro athlete.
poor man, he doesnt look too healthy ..
i wonder if he'll ever get into coaching, even if he fails i would love to see him coach milan one day... *soon*
..i wonder if he'll ever get into coaching, even if he fails i would love to see him coach milan one day... *soon
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