Brazil Legend Ronaldo Nazario Names His All Time Best XI As Lionel Messi Makes Cut

• Ronaldo Nazario has revealed his all-time best XI featuring legendary football stars
• The ex-Brazil international overlooked Cristiano Ronaldo and included Lionel Messi
• Messi was recently crowned the best men's player of 2022 at FIFA's The Best Awards

Brazil football icon, Ronaldo Nazario has revealed his all-time best XI.

The former striker included Lionel Messi in his team, with fellow countryman, Ronaldinho also making the cut.

Messi's inclusion in Ronaldo's team came after the Argentine was named the FIFA Men's Best Player 2022 on Monday night in Paris.

According to The Mirror, the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner fended off stiff competition from Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema to win the prestigious prize.

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Messi picked up the award on the back of an incredible year for club and country, which saw him inspire Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar.

Ronaldo names all-time best XI

While Messi being named in Ronaldo's all-time best XI is no surprise, it is perhaps surprising that the Brazilian also chose himself for the team.

The 35-year-old settled for AC Milan legend, Gianluigi Buffon in the goalkeeping department, with Cafu and compatriot, Roberto Carlos featuring on either flank in the back four.

Ronaldo chose Paolo Maldini and Franz Beckenbauer at the heart of his ddefence with Diego Maradona and Zico also featuring.

In attack, football icon, Pele was included alongside Ronaldinho.

Ronaldo's XI in full: Buffon, Cafu, Beckenbauer, Maldini, Carlos, Zico, Diego Maradona, Messi, Ronaldo Nazario, Pele, Ronaldinho.

Ronaldinho makes return to football

Sports Brief previously reported Brazilian football legend, Ronaldinho making a stunning return to football. The former Barcelona star called time on his illustrious football career in 2015 after a brief stint with Fluminense.

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However, at 42, the football icon was back to doing what he does best as he featured in a recent football match. The ex-Brazil international was in action for Porcinos FC in a seven-a-side King's League which is run by fellow Barca legend, Gerard Pique.

It is understood the Spain-based tournament allows teams to bring in a 12th player, often a retired sports star or celebrity, every week.