Friday, February 15, 2008
Brazil president prays for Ronaldo
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday said sent a letter to Ronaldo, a day after the striker had knee surgery in Paris, saying he was praying for the world champion's recovery.
"We are praying and we pass on all our energy and support, my dear Ronaldo," said the president.
"May God bless you," he added in the letter, whose contents were released by Brazilian media.
"I join millions of Brazilians in saying: Carry on, resist and don't get down," said Lula, who added he was optimistic that the 31-year-old AC Milan player would return to action.
"You will come back and again be an example of courage and perseverance. As a football fan, I know you will again allow Italians and Brazilians to witness your extraordinary feats."
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Brazil president prays for Ronaldo
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday said sent a letter to Ronaldo, a day after the striker had knee surgery in Paris, saying he was praying for the world champion's recovery.
"We are praying and we pass on all our energy and support, my dear Ronaldo," said the president.
"May God bless you," he added in the letter, whose contents were released by Brazilian media.
"I join millions of Brazilians in saying: Carry on, resist and don't get down," said Lula, who added he was optimistic that the 31-year-old AC Milan player would return to action.
"You will come back and again be an example of courage and perseverance. As a football fan, I know you will again allow Italians and Brazilians to witness your extraordinary feats."
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