Ronaldo calls time on career at 34

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Ronaldo, the Brazilian whose control, pace and power made him one of the top strikers in the world, is to quit the game at the age of 34.

In a brilliant 18-year career in which he played for both Milan clubs, Barcelona and Real Madrid, Ronaldo scored more than 400 goals, including a record 15 at World Cups.

"I can't take it any more," he said. "I wanted to carry on but I can't. I plan a move in a game but I cannot execute it as I wish. The time is up."

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