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Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima recognized as one of the greatest forwards of all time, has battled significant knee injuries that hindered what could have been an even more storied career.
Fans of football have consistently been left heartbroken with each new injury announcement of the star who mesmerized audiences at Milan, Inter, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and PSV, depriving them of his unique football magic.
Today, at 47, Ronaldo enjoys a well-deserved retirement and has switched to playing tennis due to the lasting effects of multiple severe knee surgeries during his playing days. Recently, he was seen playing tennis with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, during which the alarming state of his knees caught the attention of viewers — particularly his right knee, which appears heavily scarred, reminiscent of a battlefield.
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Despite his injuries, Ronaldo's resilience saw him return to the pitch repeatedly, though he was never quite the same. His crowning achievement came when he led Brazil to the World Cup title in 2002, held in Japan and South Korea.
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