Chelsea Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Meets Legendary Brazilian Forward Ronaldo

Chelsea Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy Meets Legendary Brazilian Forward Ronaldo

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Edouard Mendy has shared the moment he met one of the greatest footballers of all time Ronaldo de Lima
  • The Senegal shot-stopper met the two-time World Cup winner at the World Economic Forum in Davos
  • Ronaldo is widely regarded as the best ever forward in football history following his goal scoring prowess during his playing days

Edouard Mendy has shared his excitement after meeting former Real Madrid and Brazil forward Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima.

The Chelsea and Senegal goalkeeper met the legendary striker in Davos at the World Economic Forum, which was making a return after a two-year hiatus.

Mendy took to social media to express gratitude to FIFA and CAF for giving him to opportunity to speak at the forum and also share the stage with the 'Fenomeno'.

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Edouard Mendy has expressed delight in meeting the legendary Ronaldo. Credit: @edou_mendy_ Getty Images
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"I would like to thank His Highness Tamin and the FIFA President Gianni Infantino for inviting me to the World Economic Forum in Davos. This conference was a great moment of sharing and talking about the impact of the football with Patrice Motsepe, FIFA, Ronaldo, Hassan Al Thawadi and Arsène Wenger," he wrote on Instagram.

The Senegal number one looked happy after meeting Ronaldo, as he posted a photo of him and the legend with the caption 'Fenomeno'.

Ronaldo was a menace to defenders during his playing days, scoring goals effortlessly.

However, injuries marred the career of the Brazilian as he spent more time in the treatment room than on the pitch due to the setbacks.

He ended up winning two FIFA World Cups and many other trophies. Individually, he won the FIFA best player three times.

Meanwhile, Mendy had a successful first season with Chelsea, where he won the UEFA Champions League and Club World Cup.

But this season has been challenging for the Senegalese goalkeeper as Chelsea finished third.

Edouard Mendy has taken time off to train young goalkeepers in Senegal

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy decided to chill out in a unique way as he took out some kids to train on the sea-side while on vacation in Senegal.

The 30-year-old has had an outstanding season for club and country, helping Senegal to a maiden Africa Cup of Nations title in February.

He was at his superlative best once again when Senegal defeated Egypt on penalties to book a World Cup spot in Qatar.

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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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