Sao Paulo, April 12: Just a month after his comeback from a serious
knee injury, Ronaldo, the three-time World Cup winner, said that he'd
like to return to Brazil's national team.
But it wasn't a priority, the 32-year-old football superstar told
the website GloboEsporte.
"It's a huge desire on my part, but not a priority. I am always ready to
put on the Selacao tricot," he said, referring to the uniform of the
national team.
He said his immediate attention was focussed on winning the upcoming
match for his team.
The World Cup master goal kicker who helped his team last win the cup in
2002 conceded that he's not yet in top form, although he's made five
goals in seven games for Corinthians.
Ronaldo recently admitted he was still three kilograms over his ideal
weight and that he had to get better to come out ahead in the huge
scramble for national team honours.
"If I deserve to be called, I will put myself fully at service," said
Ronaldo - called O Fenomeno, the phenomenon, by his fans.
Ronaldo just returned to play last month after a year's absence for
injury.
His team doctor Joaquim Grava told DPA last month that Ronaldo could be
fit enough to play for Brazil at the 2010 World Cup finals in South
Africa.
Although Ronaldo will be nearly 34 when the tournament takes place, he
should be physically strong enough to play at the highest level, Grava
said.
"If he continues to work in this rhythm, doesn't get injured and nothing
unpredictable happens he is absolutely in a position to take part at the
World Cup, without any doubt," Grava said. |
