Proper Ronaldo's career going belly up

[Marky]

thought it was chris kamara

FLMAO

Classic line

[Mike]

Shame, such a fantastic player and then he let it go.

OK he got injured, but still should not let himself go like that, the talent and potential he had was more than C.Ronaldo or Torres have right now.

Saddens me when people mention him and the topic of his weight etc are the first things people talk about. If he had stuck to his "regime" we could have been talking about him for his outstanding play.

[Gazmo1]

Am I the only that thinks the picture is photoshopped?

[Individuum]

Didn't those jokers at AC Milan say that they still believe he has a future with them?

He's out of contract.

Am I the only that thinks the picture is photoshopped?

[MrsB]

Am I the only that wishes the picture is photoshopped?

Yes.

[saj]

Am I the only that thinks the picture is photoshopped?

No your not - it's clearly a fake

[Shaggy]

It isn't fake.

[PTP]

i think everyone is being a bit harsh imo - maybe it's becuase i'm a big fan of ronaldo.

As mentioned, this fella burst onto the scene as a teenager, made his debut for brazil in 1994 - 14 years ago!!! he has played at the highest level his whole career, and been there done that, achieved everything - and he has suffered some horrific injuries along the way, injuries that have finished most careers!

He has obv struggled with fitness for the last few years, plus he has had a few personal issues, the breakdown before the world cup final etc. He wasn't fit and should never have played when he last got injured for Ac, but typically like what has happened throughout his career, a few injections and he's thrown out on to the pitch, and pop he's knees gone..again.

lay off the guy - he's one of the greatest players off all time - if he want's to eat pies, get pissed and hook up with transvestite prositutes for orgies - then fair play to him!

a list of his achievments from wiki below

Country
FIFA World Cup
All-Time World Cup Goalscorer - 15 Goals in 19 games in 3 World Cups
2006 Bronze Boot - Third highest scorer (tied) - 3 goals and 1 assist
2002 Golden Boot - Top scorer - 8 goals
2002 Silver Ball - Second best player
2002 Winner
1998 Golden Ball - Best player
1998 Bronze Boot - Third highest scorer - 4 goals 4 assists
1998 Runner-up
1994 Winner
Confederations Cup: 1997
Copa América: 1997, 1999
Olympic Games: 1996 (3rd Place)

Club
Cruzeiro
Brazilian Cup:1993
PSV Eindhoven
Dutch Cup: 1996
FC Barcelona
Cup Winners' Cup: 1997
Spanish Super Cup: 1996
Internazionale
UEFA Cup: 1998
Real Madrid
Intercontinental Cup: 2002
La Liga - Primera División champions: 2002/2003
Spanish Super Cup: 2003

Individual
FIFA World Player of the Year: 1996 (youngest winner), 1997, 2002
World Soccer Player of the Year: 1996 (youngest winner), 1997, 2002
European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or): 1997 (youngest winner), 2002
Onze d'Or: 1997, 2002
IFFHS World's Top Goal Scorer of the Year:[clarify] 1997
UEFA Most Valuable Player - 1998
UEFA Club Football Awards: Best Forward - 1998
FIFA World Cup All-Star Team: 1998, 2002
European Golden Boot: 1997
Bravo Award: 1997, 1998
Copa América 1999: Top Scorer
Spanish League Top Scorer: 1996-1997, 2003-2004
Dutch League Top Scorer: 1994-1995
Intercontinental Cup MVP: 2002
BBC Sports Personality of the Year Overseas Personality: 2002
Laureus World Sports Award for Comeback of the Year: 2003
Golden Foot award: 2006
Champion of Champions award:2008

[Pablo]

i think everyone is being a bit harsh imo - maybe it's becuase i'm a big fan of ronaldo.

As mentioned, this fella burst onto the scene as a teenager, made his debut for brazil in 1994 - 14 years ago!!! he has played at the highest level his whole career, and been there done that, achieved everything - and he has suffered some horrific injuries along the way, injuries that have finished most careers!

And now hes bursting out of his shorts.

Anyway I dont think people are being too harsh, we are all allowed to mock a footballer carrying a bit of extra weight aren't we? Makes us feel better about our own beer bellys. (Not that I have one, I was thinking about Shaggy! )

[PTP]

And now hes bursting out of his shorts.

Anyway I dont think people are being too harsh, we are all allowed to mock a footballer carrying a bit of extra weight aren't we? Makes us feel better about our own beer bellys. (Not that I have one, I was thinking about Shaggy! )

- fair enough - so it's more a case of people being jealous of his achievements, living the dream and now having a fall from grace and it's time to stick the boot in!

In that case the, ****ing knobhead, what a waste, you fat ******* ronaldo!

[Pablo]

- fair enough - so it's more a case of people being jealous of his achievements, living the dream and now having a fall from grace and it's time to stick the boot in!

In that case the, ****ing knobhead, what a waste, you fat ******* ronaldo!

That's the spirit!

Us Brits love to build them up only to then knock them straight back down again

[PTP]

exactly - it's the british way

[Gazmo1]

Yes.

Haven't you got some housework or some kids to pick up from school or something?

[BFG]

Good on him is what I say. He's probably just accepted he won't play again and for the first time in 15-20 years can really let his hair down.

As long as he gets it out of his system and doesn't go the way of Maradonna why are people so scathing of him? Looks like he's enjoying himself to me.

[MrsB]

Haven't you got some housework or some kids to pick up from school or something?

Just don't remind me of housework. I ironed six shirts this morning.