Won’t you help to sing, these songs of freedom
Cause all I ever have, Redemption Songs
Bob Marley
Ronaldo’s Redemption Song was four years in the making
For many Brazilians, France ’98 had ended in tears and uncontrollable shaking
The Phenomenon had suffered a seizure on the day of the final, sadly
Injuries thereafter affected his career and it seemed his 2002 world cup might go badly
However, the melody of Ronaldo’s songs of freedom is cheerful and glad
And he plays like a man on a mission, like this tournament is all he has ever had
When the moment arrives and the great Oliver Kahn is the man he has to defeat
Ronaldo calmly scores, Brazil win the trophy and his redemption story is complete
Image courtesy dfd.be
Oladimeji Sapoloso
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