Fans of the world class footballer Ronaldo
will have to wait a little longer for his return, dpa
reported.
The 32-year-old star who is joining the Brazilian club Corinthians Sao Paulo
showed up Thursday evening to talk to the press - in good form, fine mood and
minus a few pounds.
But after the injury to his left knee a year ago, he said he still has problems
with unequal muscle power in both legs. Tests showed that his left leg has 30
per cent less strength than his right one.
"It's lacking strength, and it would be a huge risk to go back to the game
right now. It's more ideal when the muscle strength is equal in both,"
Ronaldo said.
It's expected that Ronaldo will have his debut in late February or early March,
perhaps on March 8 when Corinthians plays Palmeiras.
Ronaldo, who wears No 9, asked journalists to stay away from his private life.
That's another reason to get back into play, Ronaldo said, noting that football
would then regain its focus for his life.
Ronaldo made headlines recently for dancing through the night in a Sao Paulo discotheque. d