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Ronaldo stands by Adriano
Saturday 11 April, 2009

Ronaldo has pledged to help Adriano find a way out of his career crisis. “I won’t be yet another person judging him.”

The Inter striker announced plans to hang up his boots – possibly on a permanent basis – after struggling with depression.

“This is a difficult moment for him,” said Ronaldo, who knows the pressure of the media glare in Italy and Brazil.

“I will do whatever I can to help Adriano, but only in private, between the two of us. I won’t be yet another person judging him.

“I am very sad to see what is happening, because there is a real lack of respect for this man. It’s a tough time and we are all human, so people should look at themselves before judging others.

“Watching television pundits they all act as if nobody makes a mistake in their entire lives.”

Ronaldo has revived his career at Corinthians after numerous injury worries and the expiration of his Milan contract.


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