Photo: Ronaldinho praises Ronaldo for Ballon d’Or awawr and says he is “the most meritorious”

Even the rivals praise the best players sometimes in sport.

Ronaldinho also congratulated Ronaldo on Ballon d’Or award with very friendly message.

“Congratulations my friend, more than deserved. Major achievements with the club and the national team were the path to success, “wrote the Brazilian legend.

It is worth mentioning that Ronaldinho won the Golden Ball in 2005.

Parabéns meu amigo @cristiano, mais do que merecido. Grandes conquistas com clube e seleção nos últimos anos são o caminho do seu sucesso!!! pic.twitter.com/K5BmgScvjY

— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) December 12, 2016