Ronaldo injury could end career

AC Milan striker Ronaldo might have reached the end of his career following a sickening knee injury. Betway have some superb football odds. Join one of the fastest growing sportsbooks in the land. But club owner and former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi believes the Brazilian striker can recover after rupturing a tendon in his left knee.

The 31-year-old centre-forward was was writing in agony after the incident against Livorno and is expected to go under the surgeon´s knife in the next few days. Ronaldo will seek medical help from surgeon Gerard Saillant. Frenchman Saillant treated Ronaldo for a similar injury to his other knee in 2000.

"At 31 Ronaldo is still very young," said Berlusconi of the Brazilian. He added: "I´d like to think within a few months he could return to being the champion that we all know him as." It is thought he will face up to nine months out after the shocking injury. Any player who has suffered this type of injury has very rarely made a full recovery

Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti: "I don't want to say his career is over because only time can decide, all we can do is stand by him." Milan take on Premier League toppers Arsenal in a last 16 Champions League tie on 21 February.