It was the sheer ferocity with which he played that game that marked Ronaldo out as a rare talent. With remarkable skill matched only by his sheer pace and power, the Brazilian stands testament to what is possible on a football pitch. For many, he redefined the boundaries.
From his rise as a teen prodigy to immortality at PSV and Barcelon
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