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Ronaldo originally retired in 2011.

One of the best footballers ever has confirmed he's coming out of retirement

The 38-year-old hung up his boots in 2011, but has been tempted into a return.

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RONALDO, THE WORLD Cup-winning former Brazil international, will come out of retirement to play for Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

The 38-year-old hung up his boots in 2011, but has been tempted to return in the second-tier North American Soccer League with Fort Lauderdale, where he is part-owner.

“It’s going to happen,” Ronaldo confirmed to Lance!, a Brazilian newspaper.

“I have already said so. But it’s going to be a bit later, in the playoffs.”

Ronaldo helped Brazil win the 2002 World Cup and was named FIFA World Player of the Year three times.

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    Mute Conor O Brien
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    Jul 20th 2016, 12:07 PM

    Would be great for the league of Ireland if they progresed

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    Mute Niall Hearty
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    Jul 20th 2016, 12:30 PM

    FH looked an average loi team who got a goal against the run of play last week. We were the better team but they might have been keeping it tight.. but if they play like they did last wed and we play like we can then we will advance.. i firmly believe we will score tonight. Garts is a massive loss in the centre of defence but barrett is a good replacement… we are playing FH for €1.2m and a guaranteed 4 more games minimum in Europe.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 3:41 PM

    Who’s we ?!

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    Jul 20th 2016, 6:32 PM

    “We”… Are Ireland’s number one. The Black & White army.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 9:19 PM

    Not doubting you. They really are Ireland’s number 1. Just asked for the craic because my uncle always mocks me when I use ‘we’ when talking about cork city lol

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    Mute Ken Meegan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 3:32 PM

    Massive game for Fundalk given the money at stake , great for the town and club . Really well run club these days with a super manager leading the team. Cmon da town !!

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 3:42 PM

    Get the name right pal. They’re fun to watch but I wouldn’t go that far

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    Mute Joe O
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    Jul 20th 2016, 5:51 PM

    Says the plastic Irish supporter. Take down that Irish cover photo please if your not willing to support your own Irish league.

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    Mute Seán O Sullivan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 9:17 PM

    I’m supporting them no doubt.

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    Mute Colm O'Sullivan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 9:02 PM

    Disappointed there isn’t a LIVE ticker thread for this game. It’s only the champions of Ireland playing in the world’s most lucrative competition. RTE not broadcasting it is a disgrace. And they claim to be supporters of domestic football. (Yes I know it’s on Eir Sport).

    Dundalk playing some nice football here, they’ve been the better team so far, unlucky to be behind. Horgan & McMillan are doing very well. They’re just lacking a bit of composure in the final third.

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    Jul 20th 2016, 10:17 PM

    Still nothing up about the match tonight disgraceful from the 42

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    Mute Eamonn Duggan
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    Jul 20th 2016, 10:37 PM

    And still nothing. Surely a live ticker wasn’t beyond them. They are the champions of Ireland and our only representatives in champions league. Fair dues to Eir for covering it, super game and even better performance from Dundalk.

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