Doctors from the land of fromage and Parkour reported Ronaldo’s surgery to be a “success” (if not killing him translates to success) and the Brazilian should be up and about in no time. No time, in this case, means nine months and there’s no guarantees he’ll ever play again, but besides that, it’s all a success.

After the two-hour operation Thursday evening at Pitie-Salpetriere hospital, the three-time FIFA World Player of the Year is likely to need about 10 days of physical therapy, L’Equipe said.

“The operation went well,” said Dr. Gerard Saillant, who operated on a similar problem on the Brazilian’s right knee in 2000, told the sports daily. Saillant also participated in Thursday’s operation by Dr. Eric Rolland.

“The intervention was of the same type as the one in 2000. The healing period should now last nine months,” Saillant said.

As much as it pains us to say this, we think Ronaldo should call it quits. After that dreadful video from yesterday, we can’t imagine seeing him out there with two bum knees. His pension should provide a surplus of cash for the rest of his life. Maybe Eric Cantona can take a break from Joga Bonito ads and pass the torch to “Ronnie.” Oh what the hell. For ol’ times.

Report: Ronaldo to miss nine-months [Sporting News]
Image [Canadian Press]