Stay put, Nike tell Ronaldo

NIKE ARE to try and persuade Brazilian striker Ronaldo to kiss and make up with his club Barcelona.

NIKE ARE to try and persuade Brazilian striker Ronaldo to kiss and make up with his club Barcelona.

Negotiations over a new contract for the 20 year old, who has a sponsorship deal with Nike, broke down last week with Ronaldo announcing he was leaving Barcelona, reportedly for Inter Milan.

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