Start Spreading the News -- Ronaldo to NY?

In the wake of Beckham joining the Los Angeles Galaxy, sources inside Major League Soccer tell TMZ that, among other players, Brazilian soccer superstar Ronaldo could be the next player joining Becks in America.

As TMZ reported yesterday, Beckham is moving to Los Angeles to play for the L.A. Galaxy -- for a record breaking salary of a $50 million a year for five years (for a total of $250 million). Sources say that New York could be the site of Ronaldo's landing, adding that NY's infatuation with celebrity athletes makes it the perfect place for him.

As for Ronaldo himself, sports insiders say his impact, while big, will be nowhere near that of Beckham's. Ronaldo, while talented on the field, does not have the same charm and charisma that Becks does. Charm and charisma... yeah that's it.



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1. Why all of the stories about David Beckham???? Him coming here will get people interested in soccer for a MINUTE, but with the popularity of our football, baseball and basketball, there is really no room for soccer.

Besides, its boring as hell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:03PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Tara

2. ....yawn.....what happened to this website?

Posted at 4:04PM on Jan 12th 2007 by TMZ loves Perez

3. Ronaldo has a fondness for fingering Beckham's crack. He's got several fingers, especially his pinky finger embedded deeply in Beckham's butt crack.

Posted at 4:05PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Exotic Goddess

4. I'm really not interested in these 2 losers (Posh who does nothing but shop and her overpaid soccer pretty boy) with a capital L.
Enough.

Posted at 4:09PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Prnzez

5. Ronaldo is spreading something but it's not the news. It's Beckham's butt cheeks.

Posted at 4:11PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Exotic Goddess

6. I Love Ronaldo! He is an ICON all over the world!!!! I think its sad that Ronaldo and Beck are going to UNITED MISTAKES OF AMERICA. The land of rednecks and hateful people.the land of republicans a**holes that kills people around the world.the land of bush. EUROPE is so much BETTER.europeans have more class than FAT UGLY americans.why these people are so fat and lazy?they spend time watching tv more than any other country in the world.

Posted at 4:14PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Julia Archie

7. Renoldo looks like he's gettin his "feel" on. Beck looks like he's arching his back to accomidate.

Posted at 4:15PM on Jan 12th 2007 by richard

8. Ronaldo? That guy was fat and out of shape at the World Cup. He was out there with a beer gut. You think he would get in shape to come to America? Please, he just wants money. And knowing NY, they'll mistakingly give it to him.

Posted at 4:17PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Down where, down here!

9. Yeah, right #4

I'll bet you'd give your right arm to live here!!!!!LOL!!!!

Posted at 4:18PM on Jan 12th 2007 by And the HOME OF THE BRAVE

10. Hmmmm, is he joining Beckham on the soccor field....or the bedroom.....what straight man does that whole arm around his hip thing that he's doing????

Interesting how the two want to stay so "close".....

Posted at 4:30PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Great Dane

11. I'm sorry, but this just makes me sick. These people (Beckham's, celeb's in general) do NOT deserve the lives they have. $250 MILLION just to sign over to play soccer in L.A.? Are you KIDDING ME? Have they cured world hunger? AIDS? I am sickened over the fact that civil servants, teachers, scientists, researchers get minor duckets while these overpaid freak show contestants get millions for essentially doing nothing directly benefitting society (and for those in defense, don't tell me that David Beckham is a role model for kids, PUH-LEAZE). What has Posh Spice done besides fly to London for $3,000 hair extensions because she didn't like the way her hair looked in a photograph? It's sick. People in this world amuse and frustrate me. The next time you dish out $10 to see a movie or $300 on a new pair of designer jeans, don't bitch about your taxes being high. At least tax dollars (should) go to the teachers and police that educate our younger generations and provide us with safety. Humanity seems to have its priorities mixed up.
Ok, soapbox speech done. =)

Posted at 4:31PM on Jan 12th 2007 by MISS PENNY LANE

12. I am sooo glad to see coverage of Becks and Ronaldo coming to the US. The US is the only country in the world that doesn't quite get professional soccer/football and it's such a shame because it's an exciting sport. These guys train from the time they are little kids to play soccer/football... it's a LIFELONG commitment and they go through years and years of training to get to where they are. I know a huge part of Beckham coming to the US is because he has always said that he appreciates the way Americans remain loyal to their teams... which is kind of refreshing to be put into that light when the rest of the world hates us and everything we stand for.

I'm hoping that his soccer academy in LA will flourish now that he'll be living here... wouldn't it be fantastic for the US team to go to the World Cup and actually WIN, thanks to Becks providing a place for American kids to train?? I know I'd be damn proud to see my country show up at the World Cup and actually be feared (instead of ridiculed) by the rest of the world.

THERE IS ROOM FOR SOCCER/FOOTBALL IN THE US... especially since baseball and football are riddled with drugs and steroid abuse. People are getting tired of that... and we want something to be proud of.

Posted at 4:51PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Betty

13. I'm sorry, but this just makes me sick. These people (Beckham's, celeb's in general) do NOT deserve the lives they have. $250 MILLION just to sign over to play soccer in L.A.? Are you KIDDING ME? Have they cured world hunger? AIDS? I am sickened over the fact that civil servants, teachers, scientists, researchers get minor duckets while these overpaid freak show contestants get millions for essentially doing nothing directly benefitting society (and for those in defense, don't tell me that David Beckham is a role model for kids, PUH-LEAZE). What has Posh Spice done besides fly to London for $3,000 hair extensions because she didn't like the way her hair looked in a photograph? It's sick. People in this world amuse and frustrate me. The next time you dish out $10 to see a movie or $300 on a new pair of designer jeans, don't bitch about your taxes being high. At least tax dollars (should) go to the teachers and police that educate our younger generations and provide us with safety. Humanity seems to have its priorities mixed up.
Ok, soapbox speech done. =)

Posted at 5:03PM on Jan 12th 2007 by MISS PENNY LANE

14. If you bring Beckham, Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Michael Owen (once his knee is healed!) and a few more of the best players (sorry George Best has passed away) to the USA we would then have a chance of winning the World Cup! The American players up to now suck at soccer...it's a torture watching them play. Things will certainly heat up with Becks!! Wish I lived in L.A. again so I could attend the Galaxy games this summer!

Posted at 5:10PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Laura C.

15. Does anyone in this country watch soccer anyway? I've never heard of this guy and could care less about him. Oh yeah, already tired of hearing about "Posh and Becks" coming here, could care less. Come on TMZ, give the stuff I want to hear about, not insanely rich and disgusting soccer players and their wives.

Posted at 5:30PM on Jan 12th 2007 by Angela

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