Madrid: The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 9th, 2006. Brazillian star Ronaldo is already getting ready to sparkle in the biggest arena of world football.
Speaking to the media he talked about his hopes about the World Cup 2006.
"I am happy that Ronaldinho Gaucho is having a spectacular moment, winning as many trophies as possible because no one is doing him any favours. He deserves everything. I lived that a few times and I am not saying I won't be the world's best player again," Ronaldo said.
Ronaldo said he intends to remain at struggling Real Madrid and has not considered a return to Inter Milan.
The Brazil striker, whose team suffered a humiliating 2-1 home defeat to Racing Santander in its final game of 2000, scotched reports that he discussed his departure with Madrid's soccer director, Arrigo Sacchi.
"I have never thought about leaving. It's a lie that I have spoken to Sacchi about going. I am a warrior and I have no intention of jumping ship," Ronaldo was quoted as saying by news agency Efe.
Ronaldo joined Madrid from Inter in August 2002 following difficult relations with then coach, Hector Cuper, but has occasionally said that he still thought fondly of the Italian team and its fans.
However, the Brazilian dismissed recent reports that he has informed Inter players, Luis Figo and Adriano, or the Italian club's officials of his desire to return.
"We're playing badly but publishing these things harms me because the fans believe them," he said.
Ronaldo, whose only major triumph with Madrid came in 2003 when the star-studded team won the Spanish league, suggested he had taken a pay cut to join and said he would only leave if the club wanted him to.
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