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Ronaldo has kicked those pounds away, replacing his beer belly with defined abs.The now-retired Brazilian soccer great shed more than 37 pounds in a televised weight-loss program. He weighed 223 on Sunday, down from 260 when he began the three-month fitness program in September. The "Fantastico" variety show chronicled the former striker's intense exercise routines, which included weightlifting, swimming, dance and yoga classes and forays onto the soccer field.Ronaldo, a three-time FIFA player of the year, retired early last year but is a member of the local organizing committee for the 2014 World Cup. He has also done commercials, some of them poking at his dramatic weight gain....
The annual United Nations charity match featuring former World Cup winners Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane will be played in Brazil.The 2013 "Match Against Poverty" will...
Rafael Nadal is drawing inspiration from the Brazilian soccer great Ronaldo as he returns from an injury.With Ronaldo watching, Nadal won the Brazil Open on Sunday f...
After a series of delays, criticisms and protests, the iconic Maracana stadium is finally ready to reopen in Rio de Janeiro.The venue for the 2014 World Cup final an...
Fans hanging out at Copacabana beach will get to enjoy the World Cup experience in 2014.FIFA and local organizers said Friday that Copacabana has been selected as on...
On and off the field, former Brazil star Socrates stood out above the rest.His elegant style and his deep involvement with politics made him a unique figure in Brazi...
By Hugo BachegaBRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff assured FIFA chief Sepp Blatter on Friday the country would be ready to host the 2014 World Cu...
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Banging on tambourines, waving flags and sporting every green-and-gold ensemble imaginable— including a big, fuzzy canary suit — the Brazilians c...
FIFA head Sepp Blatter and Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff are meeting in Brazil to discuss preparations for the 2014 World Cup.The meeting Friday comes two weeks...
Brazil and FIFA have put their rift behind them. Now it's time to get to work.A public dispute brought uncertainty over the country's preparations, but both sides ar...
FIFA postponed a 2014 World Cup inspection trip to Brazil next week by its top administrator, who sparked anger in the country by criticizing delays in preparations....
FIFA's secretary general rebuked Brazil again for being behind schedule in stadium preparations for the 2014 World Cup.Jerome Valcke said Thursday "there is not a si...
The 2014 World Cup mascot is a yet to-be-named endangered Brazilian armadillo.FIFA said Brazilians will have until mid-November to choose the name from three choices...
Ronaldo retired from soccer Monday because his body can no longer meet the demands of the game, ending a magnificent career in which he won two World Cups with Brazi...
A tearful Ronaldo said goodbye to soccer, having finally met an opponent he couldn't overcome.His body no longer able to meet the demands of the game, the 34-year-ol...
Brazilian media says the marriage of former soccer great Ronaldo and Bia Anthony has come to an end.The O Globo newspaper says the couple announced the end of their ...
Former Brazil striker Bebeto is joining ex-teammate Ronaldo on the 2014 World Cup organizing committee.Bebeto, who helped Brazil win the 1994 World Cup, is the final...
Ronaldo's career with Brazil's national team came to an emotional end as he was given a send-off during Tuesday's friendly game against Romania.The striker made a ca...
By Pedro FonsecaRIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Former Brazil striker Ronaldo will announce his retirement from soccer on Monday, he told a Brazilian newspaper on Sunday....
Brazilian World Cup organizers say Ronaldo will remain in his role with the organizing committee despite moving to London to study advertising.Organizers say Ronaldo...