Five goals in five games from the striker known as “Aphenomio” played a huge part in helping Brazil reaching the semi finals. Ronaldo's career seems to be back on track after a dreadful few years, and he would be wise to 1）heed advice from the only player to have ever scored more goals than himself for Brazil, at World Cup Finals.
Four years ago in France, Ronaldo, who at 21, had already been named World Footballer of the year twice, seemingly had the world at his feet. But that dream soon turned sour. From then on the Brazilian suffered one injury 2）setback after another. Persistent knee problems meant his appearances for club Inter, and country were few and far between.
In March of this year after a 21-month absence, Ronaldo finally returned to action. He scored seven goals in ten games for Inter and narrowly missed out on the Skideto, before rejoining the Brazilian squad for Korea and Japan. Ronaldo seems to be returning to something approaching his best, and that's a welcome sight for everyone who loves the game.
Ronaldo: I really did have some difficult moments while I was recovering. But I was aware these moments would come, as the damage was very serious and the operations were complex. But I never thought about quitting football, I was never going to give up. I always wanted to overcome what has been a very difficult situation, a huge obstacle in my life.
Although they are only just scraped through qualification, Ronaldo's return to form could not have been better timing. Firing the four times Champions to the latter stages of the World Cup once again.
1、heed [hi:d] v. 注意，留心
2、setback[5setbAk] n. 阻礙，挫折
Four years ago in France, Ronaldo, who at 21, had already been named World Footballer of the year twice, seemingly had the world at his feet. But that dream soon turned sour. From then on the Brazilian suffered one injury 2）setback after another. Persistent knee problems meant his appearances for club Inter, and country were few and far between.
In March of this year after a 21-month absence, Ronaldo finally returned to action. He scored seven goals in ten games for Inter and narrowly missed out on the Skideto, before rejoining the Brazilian squad for Korea and Japan. Ronaldo seems to be returning to something approaching his best, and that's a welcome sight for everyone who loves the game.
Ronaldo: I really did have some difficult moments while I was recovering. But I was aware these moments would come, as the damage was very serious and the operations were complex. But I never thought about quitting football, I was never going to give up. I always wanted to overcome what has been a very difficult situation, a huge obstacle in my life.
Although they are only just scraped through qualification, Ronaldo's return to form could not have been better timing. Firing the four times Champions to the latter stages of the World Cup once again.
1、heed [hi:d] v. 注意，留心
2、setback[5setbAk] n. 阻礙，挫折