Ronaldo plans to retire after 2010 World Cup

RIO DE JANEIRO, May 15 (Xinhua) -- Recently returned soccer superstar Ronaldo announced on Friday his plan for the future.

Brazilian striker Ronaldo of Corinthians  controls the ball during their Paulista  Championship soccer match against Palmeiras  in Presidente Prudente March 8, 2009.  (Xinhua/Reuters, File Photo)

He admitted that the 2009 season with Corinthians may be his last year as a professional. However, he mentioned that his participation in the 2010 World Cup would be an ideal place to say goodbye.

"A chance to play in the World Cup would prolong my professional career. It would be great to be able to close my career during the Cup, but I don't want to put any pressure on anyone to make any decisions," said the leader in goals scored in the World Cup.

The player also took the opportunity to scrutinize the president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF), Ricardo Teixeira. Ronaldo criticized Teixeira, claiming that he has a "dual personality."

"I have no interest in being friends with anyone who has a dual personality. It is very easy to be there in the time of victory, holding up a trophy and being a champion with the players. But, when the players lose, it is also easy for him to point the finger and crucify that person," added Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's dissatisfaction with Teixeira dates back to the 2006 World Cup. The president of the CBF personally blamed the players for the poor quality of play that led to their exit in the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Germany in 2006.