Ronaldo fined for arriving late at team hotel

Brazilian striker Ronaldo exercises during his first training session with his new team Corinthians in Sao Paulo December 26, 2008.

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian striker Ronaldo, yet to make his debut for Corinthians, has been fined for turning up late at the team hotel at the end of a day off.

The club said in a statement that Ronaldo, who is travelling with the team for a series of away games, failed to meet an 11pm curfew Thursday night.

"For failing to obey this rule, Ronaldo will be punished by the directors in accordance with the internal rules of the club's department of football," said Corinthians.

Ronaldo, who has fully recovered from a serious knee injury he suffered in a match for AC Milan in February last year, is expected to make his debut in early to mid-March.

The triple world player of the year surprisingly signed for Corinthians in January, having spent several months training at Rio de Janeiro club Flamengo.

The 32-year-old has lost weight in the last two months following a tough fitness program.

(Reporting by Tatiana Ramil; Writing by Brian Homewood in Buenos Aires, Editing by Tony Jimenez)