Former Brazil striker Ronaldo leaves Ibiza clinic

AFP  |  Madrid 

Retired Brazilian striker left a clinic in today following a four-night stay for treatment for a flu

A for the former confirmed his departure in an email message.

said Sunday he was being treated for a severe bout of flu after being taken to hospital Friday.

Diario de said the former Real Madrid star had been treated in intensive care for at the city's public hospital before being transferred to the clinic.

The 41-year-old, who was named FIFA's world of the year three times prior to his retirement from in 2011, is a regular visitor to Ibiza, where he owns a house.

He won his first cap for as a 17-year-old and went on to score 62 goals in 97 international appearances, including both goals when beat 2-0 in final.

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First Published: Tue, August 14 2018. 18:00 IST