Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has withdrawn his candidacy to be the next president of his country’s football federation (CBF) ...

IT IS TIME to forget everything we used to believe about ­Brazilian footballers. Gliding around a pitch, Samba ­soccer, tiny sky-blue shorts, lovers, philosophers, 40-a-day smokers. Gone.

Growing up in Brazil, the country with football engrained in its national ... to the player and person she has become. A forward with street skill, pace and power, as well as incredible work ...