Whether there's truth in reports this week suggesting Ronaldo may be headed to the J. League, it is certainly a compelling story.
Ronaldo, three-time FIFA player of the year, scorer of the most World Cup goals ever and one of the most famous faces in soccer history, was this week linked with a loan spell at a Japanese team while he feels his way back from a serious injury suffered while playing for his club team, AC Milan.
The Nikkan Gendai tabloid reported the unnamed team could secure the services of the 31-year-old Brazilian as part of his rehabilitation, with a view to playing part of the 2009 J. League season.