Brazilian legend Ronaldo set to join Corinthians

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12/09/2008 - Sao Paulo, Brazil (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former three-time FIFA Player of the Year Ronaldo is set to join Brazil's Corinthians, the club announced on its website Tuesday.

Ronaldo, 32, suffered his third major knee injury in February and his future on the field was in doubt. But the striker, who scored 62 goals for Brazil, is set to resume his club career in his homeland where it started 15 years ago.

"In the next few hours, the two sides should provide the final formalities to close the deal and set a date for the presentation of the athlete," a statement on the club's website read.

Ronaldo started his club career with Brazil's Cruzeiro and later played at PSV in the Netherlands, Spain's Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Italy's Inter Milan and AC Milan.

He last played for AC Milan, where injuries limited him to just a few games. He was released by the club at the end of the 2007-08 season.

Ronaldo led Brazil to the 2002 World Cup, scoring eight goals in the event, and is the all-time leading scorer in the tournament with 15. He played for Brazil from 1994-2006, appearing in and scoring at least three goals in three Cups.

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Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.

There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.

Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.

Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.

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