Ronaldo: The Journey of a Genius

The definitive biography of Ronaldo, written by Englishman James Mosley, a contributor to several sports websites and magazines, has finally been published in Brazil. The work traces the Brazilian idol's trajectory, from his childhood in Rio de Janeiro to his becoming a global phenomenon and joining the multi-million dollar Real Madrid team. His wealth was increased by numerous sponsorships and advertising contracts, which, in turn, elevated his status as an idol worldwide. In addition to moments of glory, the book also describes Ronaldo's long struggle with minor and major injuries that threatened to end his career. Through exclusive interviews and access to behind-the-scenes stories of the world of football, James Mosley reveals several stories, such as the mysterious events that occurred in the 1998 World Cup final, as well as unknown aspects of Ronaldo's private life and his ill-fated marriage to Daniella Cicarelli. To write the book, the author visited several countries, including Brazil, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain. He had exclusive access to the player's agents and advisors, who spoke to him about their experiences with Ronaldo over the past ten years. He interviewed family, friends, doctors, teammates, fans, and even taxi drivers, who, according to him, are the ones who understand football the most.