Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has withdrawn his candidacy to be the next president of his country’s football federation (CBF) ...

IT IS TIME to forget everything we used to believe about ­Brazilian footballers. Gliding around a pitch, Samba ­soccer, tiny sky-blue shorts, lovers, philosophers, 40-a-day smokers. Gone.

Now 32 years of age and ready to enjoy his football, he hopes that his addition will lure some of the sport’s biggest names to join him in his native Brazil. Officially completing a sensational ...