Ronaldo misses training

Brazil star Ronaldo missed training on Thursday after picking up a fever.

The Real Madrid striker suffered the fever overnight and he has been allowed to miss training.

Brazil do not want to take any risks with Ronaldo's fitness as they continue their build-up for the finals.

"Forward Ronaldo woke up with a slight fever, he is being treated and will be rested from Brazil's training session this Thursday," read a Brazilian Football Confederation statement.

Ronaldo has seen his preparations interrupted by a series of problems as he picked up blisters earlier this week.

Brazil are hopeful Ronaldo will shake off the fever in time to be fit for their opener with Croatia on June 13.