Ronaldo’s World Cup Record Quest

Brazillian striker Ronaldo tells his country’s media that he wants to become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history.

The current 14-goal record was set by Germany’s Gerd Muller, who scored 10 goals in the 1970 Mexico World Cup and four in Germany’s 1974 World Cup. Ronaldo has scored 12 goals total - four goals in France in 1998 and eight in the Japan-South Korea World Cup in 2002.

Normally we would say that scoring three goals to capture the record would be a piece of cake for Ronaldo. But the biggest challenge he might face this time around is the talent on his own team. With an offensive attack that is nothing short of potent, Ronaldo will be competing with his own teammates for goals.

Our money is on the Brazillian to capture the record. We also think he should be penalized a goal or two for forcing the world to endure that absurd haircut in 2002.