David Beckham has sent a heartfelt birthday message to former Real Madrid team-mate and Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario.
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- Beckham & Ronaldo play together at Madrid
- Football icons develop good friendship
- Brit sends birthday message to Brazilian
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Beckham and Ronaldo became good friends when they played together at Madrid between 2003-07. More than 20 years after they became team-mates at Los Blancos, it is clear Beckham still holds the Brazilian in high regards – going by his heart-warming message to the great striker.
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WHAT DAVID BECKHAM SAID
In an Instagram story, he posted a photo of the two together back in their Madrid playing days and wrote: "Happy birthday. Love you my friend."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Beckham and Ronaldo were two greats of the game, especially the latter. While both didn't enjoy that much success together at Madrid, they certainly developed a warm friendship – and both had glittering careers.
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WHAT NEXT?
While former LA Galaxy star Beckham will continue his work as Inter Miami co-owner, on top of his other business enterprises, ex-Barcelona forward Ronaldo is more out of the limelight.