Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end with a brief appearance in a friendly against Romania. He came on in the 30th minute and played until half-time, when there was a ceremony to mark his 18-year career. The 34-year-old retired in February having represented Brazil in four World Cups - picking up two winner's medals of them - and remains the competition's all-time leading scorer with 15 goals. He could not mark his farewell appearance with a goal but one of his successors in the national side, Fred, sealed the 1-0 win in Sao Paolo. Ronaldo had a couple of opportunities but could not match Fred's precision, after the latter scored in the 21st minute. He told the crowd: "I had chances to score. Sorry for not finishing them correctly. Thanks to all of you for what you did in my career. When I cried, you cried with me. When I smiled, you smiled with me. See you soon, but on the sidelines this time. I'm very proud of being Brazilian."
Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team has come to an emotional end with a brief appearance in a friendly against Romania. He came on in the 30th minute and played until half-time, when there was a ceremony to mark his 18-year career.
The 34-year-old retired in February having represented Brazil in four World Cups - picking up two winner's medals of them - and remains the competition's all-time leading scorer with 15 goals.
He could not mark his farewell appearance with a goal but one of his successors in the national side, Fred, sealed the 1-0 win in Sao Paolo.
Ronaldo had a couple of opportunities but could not match Fred's precision, after the latter scored in the 21st minute.
He told the crowd: "I had chances to score. Sorry for not finishing them correctly. Thanks to all of you for what you did in my career. When I cried, you cried with me. When I smiled, you smiled with me. See you soon, but on the sidelines this time. I'm very proud of being Brazilian."
Legendary player! He has his place for sure in all time legends team of the world! Respect from România 🇷🇴!, 👏
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