Swapping Pitch for Stage

He was one of the most prolific goal-scorers of his time,was twice the winner of the Balloon dOr and was thrice named FIFA Player of the Year.

Written by EXPRESS FEATURES SERVICE
May 12, 2011 03:54 AM IST

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He was one of the most prolific goal-scorers of his time,was twice the winner of the Balloon dOr and was thrice named FIFA Player of the Year. However,after retiring from football on Valentines Day this year,Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima,or just Ronaldo as he is known all over the world,is looking to expand into other territories by starting a career in Hollywood. El Phenomenon,as he called by fans,pundits and opposition alike,will feature in Marcio Garcias next movie,performing alongside veteran actors like Juliette Lewis and Andy Garcia. The movie,which will begin shooting in June,will make Ronaldo the third footballer after Vinnie Jones and Eric Cantona to join Hollywood.