World Cup record goal scorer Ronaldo is to retire next year . Despite his advancing years and with a string of injuries behind him , Ronaldo still holds out hopes of taking part in this year 's finals in South Africa but admitted he faces a tough task in persuading Brazil coach Dunga to pick him . ` He has been playing for Corinthians in his native Brazil . He still harbors ambitions of playing for his country in 2010 World Cup finals . Ronaldo is a two - time FIFA World Player of the Year .
World Cup record goal scorer Ronaldo is to retire next year . He has been playing for Corinthians in his native Brazil . He still harbors ambitions of playing for his country in 2010 World Cup finals . Ronaldo is a two - time FIFA World Player of the Year .