"I missed him": Man United wonder kid names Cristiano Ronaldo as legend he wants to play with
FootballRonaldo Nazario Names His Dream Eleven, Lionel Messi And Cristiano Ronaldo Included
- Ronaldo Nazario handpicks a dream XI comprising the greatest players of all time
- The team is heavily focused on offense, featuring legendary Brazilian full-backs
- Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi secured their spots on the team
Ronaldo Nazario has unveiled his fantasy starting lineup, eliciting widespread admiration from fans for his selections.
The esteemed two-time Ballon d'Or winner, who graced the field alongside football legends throughout his illustrious career, carefully curated his team, drawing from both former teammates and opponents.
In an exclusive interview with Mail Sport, the 2022 and 1994 World Cup winner disclosed his ultimate XI.
Ronaldo Nazario's all-time best XI
In the goalkeeper position, the ex-Brazilian forward chose Italian icon Gianluigi Buffon, renowned for clinching Serie A ten times during his remarkable 17-year tenure with Juventus.
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Ronaldo proceeded to assemble a formidable back-four, comprising Cafu, Paolo Maldini, Fabio Cannavaro, and Roberto Carlos.
Cafu and Carlos had the privilege of sharing the field with 'R9' during his illustrious playing career; Cafu representing Brazil and Carlos playing for Real Madrid.
Transitioning into midfield within his 4-3-3 formation, Ronaldo selected an attacking trio comprising Zinedine Zidane, Diego Maradona, and Pele.
Finally, completing his lineup, he selected himself upfront alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo on the wings.
This star-studded ensemble showcases some of the greatest players to ever grace the football pitch, earning Ronaldo well-deserved praise from fans for his discerning choices.
Players such as Michel Platini, Alfredo Di Stefano, George Best, and Ferenc Puskas may understandably feel overlooked by Ronaldo.
When Ronaldo met Ronaldo
Sports Brief previously reported on Cristiano Ronaldo meeting Ronaldo Nazario at the Tyson Fury versus Francis Ngannou bout in Saudi Arabia.
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FootballR9 was ringside as the Al-Nassr striker arrived at the venue with his partner, Georgina Rodriguez. The two football icons then warmly embraced.
Both Ronaldos got to enjoy an entertaining 10-round boxing fight in the Middle Eastern nation, which Fury won in controversial circumstances.