Brazil legend Ronaldo, has admitted that he may come out of retirement and feature in some games for Fort Lauderdale Strikers, a North American Soccer League he co-owns.

Ronaldo, who won the FIFA World Player of the Year three times, has not played football since he left Corinthians in 2011.

Asked at a news conference if he would consider playing, the 38-year-old said: “That is not easy.

“I love to play, I love soccer, that was, all my life, my big love. When I retired, I stopped playing because of my body. So much pain and injuries.

“To play a soccer game you have to be in very good shape. I will try for myself, it’s another challenge. I am sure it will help the league, help the team.

“I will train a lot and, if the coach needs me, maybe.”

And he also told Sports Illustrated: “I will try to play some games. This year I want to train a lot. The last three years I didn’t, because I was too busy in other stuff.