He was the boy from Bento Ribeiro who became the world's most feared striker.
Gal ctico: The Ronaldo Phenomenon is the definitive, no-nonsense biography of Ronaldo Lu s Naz rio de Lima-a footballer who dazzled continents, broke records, and rewrote the DNA of the No. 9. From Cruzeiro's teenage tornado to World Cup redemption in Yokohama, from Barcelona's one-man army to the spectacle of the Gal cticos, this is a story of brilliance, heartbreak, and human resilience.
Through goals that stunned the planet and injuries that nearly ended it all, Ronaldo changed the game and the culture around it.
Told with gripping narrative and built only on fact, this book traces his life and legacy through 25 vivid chapters and richly detailed appendices. It is a must-read for football fans, sports historians, and anyone who believes greatness must be felt-not just counted.