Brazil legend Ronaldo has revealed he wants to buy a lower league football club in England or Spain.
The two-time World Cup-winner hung up his boots in 2011 after an 18-year career in which he established himself as one of the greatest footballers of all-time.
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And now he admits he wants to carry on working in the world of football, but has ruled out becoming the new president of the Brazilian FA — for the time being at least.
Asked about a potential candidacy, Ronaldo replied: “It would be a great honour for me.
“But first I would like to gain experience by working at a great club.”
Pressed on whether he had anyone in mind, he added: “I am thinking about buying a lower league team in Spain or England.
“I want to do something innovative. I believe I am ready for this challenge.”
Ronaldo is working on several projects in his homeland and will star in TV programme about his life.
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He explained: “People often ask me to show how my life is going day-by-day, but I don’t expose myself very much.
“I would like to show how I am with children, my friends and at work.”
Ronaldo, who was been plagued with criticism over his attitude throughout his glorious career, revealed he used to hide beer inside cans of Brazilian soft drink Guarana during his playing days.
But he added: “Now, as an ex-player, I don’t have to do that.”