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"Real" Madrid denied rumors that Brazilian national team forward Ronaldo underwent knee surgery. On Thursday, the club stated that doctors simply ordered the forward to rest. "Ronaldo returned from the World Cup feeling pain in his left knee, which prompted him to be examined by the doctors of 'Real' Madrid," - the club's website reads. "The player was ordered to rest in order to protect the ligaments of his right knee. Madrid doctors reached out to the Brazilian national team doctor Jose Luiz Runco to analyze the test results done in Madrid and to learn about the knee condition. At this moment, surgery has been ruled out." On Wednesday, J.L. Runco said that Ronaldo underwent surgery for knee pain caused by calcium deposits in the shinbones, and the operation was necessary to remove the deposits. "Now, after the World Cup, he told me that he will most likely use his vacation for surgery. He has been feeling this for 8 months - and now and then he complained," - J.L. Runco described the situation over the phone to "Reuters." After the French eliminated the Brazilians from further competition for the title of world champion, Ronaldo is vacationing in Europe with his family. The player has been struggling with health problems and hints of overweight even before the World Cup, but two goals against Japan and one against Ghana allowed him to improve the record of goals scored in the final stages of the World Cup."
