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Ronaldo Luiz Nazário de Lima (b.September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, but not to be confused with Ronaldinho of Barcelona or Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, is a Brazilian footballer who is widely considered to be one of the best strikers of all times. He earned the nickname of o fenômeno (the phenomenon). Ronaldo celebratingRonaldo's exceptional talent was first recognized when he was fourteen by Brazilian World Cup winner Jairzinho, who was coaching the amateur side Sao Cristovao. Jairzinho quickly recommended Ronaldo to the Brazil youth team and also ensured that he signed for his own former club, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, when he was old enough for a professional contract. In 1993, aged sixteen, Ronaldo had already scored 59 goals in 57 matches for Brazil's under-17 squad. By 1994 he had joined the squad of the national team, but didn't get to play a single minute on the pitch of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA. In 1996–1997, Ronaldo played arguably his best season, scoring numerous spectacular goals for FC Barcelona. One of them, a solo goal against Compostela, is considered one of the most amazing goals in football. Voted the World's best player in 1996 and 1997, he had a disappointing performance during the 1998 World Cup, scoring only four goals, and Brazil lost the final to the hosts France after he suffered a mysterious fit the night before. The circumstances of the fit remain unclear and a source of speculation. He then moved to a club he considered more promising and more respected: Inter Milan. Fans all over the world now began to follow the club and Ronaldo's fame continued to grow. In April 1999, Ronaldo married Milene Domingues. The marriage lasted four years and ended in a divorce. A year later, he severely injured his right knee and was out of the game for several months. During his first comeback in 2000, he managed to play a few minutes during a league game against Lazio before injuring his knee for a second time. After two operations and twenty months of rehabilitation, Ronaldo managed a comeback during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He claimed the Golden Boot by scoring 8 goals during the tournament (and tied with Pelé for a Brazilian record 12 total World Cup goals), leading Brazil to win an unprecedented fifth World Championship. In 2002, he was awarded the title of the World's best soccer player for the third time, and transferred from Inter Milan to Real Madrid after frequent disputes with Inter Milan coach Hector Cuper. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. He scored all of Brazil's goals in a 3-1 win from penalties. As of 2004, Ronaldo is still playing football, and is still considered one of the world's best strikers. In February 2005 he married Brazilian model and MTV vj Daniela Cicarelli. One month later she got pregnant but, unfortunately, she lost her baby. In the following month they separated. Teams and clubs
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In February 2005 he married Brazilian model and MTV vj Daniela Cicarelli. She is also widely respected in the fashion industry as one of the friendliest and most professional models in he business. As of 2004, Ronaldo is still playing football, and is still considered one of the world's best strikers. Although she is accredited of being one of the most successful Supermodels in history, Christy has rejected the label of Supermodel out of respect. He scored all of Brazil's goals in a 3-1 win from penalties. She is one of only a few models to appear on the cover of 300+ magazines. On June 2, 2004, Ronaldo scored an unusual hat-trick for Brazil against archrivals Argentina in a CONMEBOL qualifier for the 2006 World Cup. Numerous million dollar contracts like Maybelline, Chanel & Calvin Klein. In 2002, he was awarded the title of the World's best soccer player for the third time, and transferred from Inter Milan to Real Madrid after frequent disputes with Inter Milan coach Hector Cuper. Christy's modeling career accomplishments are a long list. He claimed the Golden Boot by scoring 8 goals during the tournament (and tied with Pelé for a Brazilian record 12 total World Cup goals), leading Brazil to win an unprecedented fifth World Championship. Nuala (http://nuala.puma.com/), a Active Womens Clothing Line and Mahanuala (http://www.mahanuala.com/) a Womens Yoga-Wear line. After two operations and twenty months of rehabilitation, Ronaldo managed a comeback during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. And a two clothing lines, sponsored with Puma (http://puma.com/pindex.jsp). During his first comeback in 2000, he managed to play a few minutes during a league game against Lazio before injuring his knee for a second time. A skincare line, Sundari (http://sundari.com/). A year later, he severely injured his right knee and was out of the game for several months. Christy started three successful business ventures. The marriage lasted four years and ended in a divorce. Christy appeared in the hit documentry about fashion designer Issac Mizrahi, titled Unzipped (http://imdb.com/title/tt0114805/) and the Fashion mockumentry film, Prêt-à-Porter (http://imdb.com/title/tt0110907/) by famed director Robert Altman. In April 1999, Ronaldo married Milene Domingues. A Bio Documentry was done of her life on the Fashion Runways by director Robert Leacock, titled Catwalk (http://imdb.com/title/tt0112646/?fr=c2l0ZT1kZnxteD0yMHxsbT01MDB8dHQ9b258ZmI9dXxwbj0wfHE9Y2F0d2Fsa3xodG1sPTF8bm09b24_;fc=2;ft=21;fm=1). The Documentry was filmed in 1993 and premiered in 1996. Fans all over the world now began to follow the club and Ronaldo's fame continued to grow. Author of one book, Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0786868066/qid=1115654073/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-9941295-1118235?v=glance&s=books&n=507846). She has been practicing Yoga for almost 15 years. He then moved to a club he considered more promising and more respected: Inter Milan. They have one child. The circumstances of the fit remain unclear and a source of speculation. She is married to the actor-filmmaker Edward Burns. Voted the World's best player in 1996 and 1997, he had a disappointing performance during the 1998 World Cup, scoring only four goals, and Brazil lost the final to the hosts France after he suffered a mysterious fit the night before. Smoking is Ugly (http://www.smokingisugly.com). One of them, a solo goal against Compostela, is considered one of the most amazing goals in football. An ex-smoker whose father died of lung cancer, Turlington is an anti-smoking activist. In 1996–1997, Ronaldo played arguably his best season, scoring numerous spectacular goals for FC Barcelona. She is an American with El Salvadorian roots. By 1994 he had joined the squad of the national team, but didn't get to play a single minute on the pitch of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA. Turlington hails from Danville, California. In 1993, aged sixteen, Ronaldo had already scored 59 goals in 57 matches for Brazil's under-17 squad. She is also co-founder of the Fashion Café. Jairzinho quickly recommended Ronaldo to the Brazil youth team and also ensured that he signed for his own former club, Cruzeiro Esporte Clube, when he was old enough for a professional contract. Giorgio Armani has used her talents to display his designs on the runway. Ronaldo's exceptional talent was first recognized when he was fourteen by Brazilian World Cup winner Jairzinho, who was coaching the amateur side Sao Cristovao. She had also worked on various Maybelline Cosmetic campaigns. He earned the nickname of o fenômeno (the phenomenon). Christy Turlington (born January 2, 1969 in Walnut Creek, California) is an American supermodel best known for representing Calvin Klein fragrances since 1987. Ronaldo Luiz Nazário de Lima (b.September 22, 1976), simply known as Ronaldo, but not to be confused with Ronaldinho of Barcelona or Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, is a Brazilian footballer who is widely considered to be one of the best strikers of all times. La Liga - Primera División champions: 2003. Dutch Cup: 1996. Cup Winners' Cup: 1997. UEFA Cup: 1998. 1994 - Winner. 2002 - Winner. 2002 Golden Boot - 8 goals. FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Player of the Year: 1996, 1997, 2002. Real Madrid 200-. Inter Milan 1997-2002. FC Barcelona 1996/97. PSV Eindhoven 1994-1996. Cruzeiro Belo Horizonte 1993/94. São Cristovão 1991-1993. Social Ramos Club 1990/91. Debut against Argentina. March 1994 -. Brazil national football team
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