Video of Teary Brazil Legend Given Warm Reception During NBA Game Between Raptors and Miami Heat Drops

Video of Teary Brazil Legend Given Warm Reception During NBA Game Between Raptors and Miami Heat Drops

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:59 PM
  • Two time World Footballer of the Year Ronaldinho was given a warm reception during his visit of Canada
  • The Brazil legend has been in Toronto in the past few days and was at the NBA game between the Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat
  • The 2002 World Cup winner was celebrated by Raptors with video of his playing days shown on the huge screen

Brazil legend Ronaldinho was left in tears as he received a warm welcome by NBA fans during the game between the Raptors and Miami Heat in Toronto.

The former Barcelona star has been in Canada in the past few days and took the chance to watch a Basketball game between two former champions.

In a video posted on Twitter, Ronaldinho was presented with a Raptors jersey as he took pictures with some of the game's best, Kyle Lowry and Jimmy Butler.

Ronaldinho, Brazil, NBA, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat
Ronaldinho in tears as he receives warm welcome during NBA game. Credit: @10Ronaldinho @NBA
Source: Twitter

Fans of Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat went crazy after seeing the legendary Brazilian football make his way into the Arena.

The former AC Milan star was reduced to tears as he watched highlights of his playing days on the screens.

"No words to thank all the affection I received here... Thank you so much Raptors for the fun night!! all the success to you," he wrote on Twitter.

Ronaldinho is one of the best players to ever play the game, winning several titles, including the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and multiple La Liga titles.

Kyle Lowry leads Miami Heat to victory on Raptors return

Kyle Lowry scored 16 points and provided 10 assists with Max Strus scoring 23 points in the second half as the Miami Heat beat the Raptors 114-109.

The game was a spectacle with former Barcelona and Brazil legend in attendance.

Ronaldinho receives gold-plated iPhone

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Brazil legend and one of football's greats, Ronaldinho is living life to the fullest after receiving a new customized gold-plated iPhone and watch during his visit of the United Arab Emirates.

The 41-year-old in a video posted on Twitter is seen rocking his diamond crusted watch and showing off his new phone.

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira retired from football in 2015 after a trophy-laden career, which saw him win the World Cup in 2002, the UEFA Champions League in 2006 and many La Liga titles.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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