• Former Real Madrid striker on holiday on the Spanish island • Ronaldo posted message on social media insisting he was fine

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The former Brazil and Real Madrid striker Ronaldo was discharged from an Ibiza hospital on Tuesday after suffering “heavy flu” while on holiday.

The 41-year-old was admitted on Friday after reportedly suffering from pneumonia. Ronaldo assured fans on social media on Sunday that he was fine and would soon be ready to go home after suffering “a heavy bout of flu”.

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Ronaldo retired in 2011 following a career that saw him break the world transfer record twice before his 21st birthday. He played for PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona, Internazionale, Milan, the Brazilian sides Corinthians and Cruzeiro as well as Real.

A two-times World Cup winner, he scored 15 goals across four tournaments. He was awarded the Ballon d’Or as the world’s best player in 1997 and 2002.