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'Love you' - David Beckham sends heartfelt birthday message to former Real Madrid team-mate & Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario

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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.

WHAT HAPPENED?

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."<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltec7453004f02edd6/Screenshot%202024-09-18%20174510.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltec7453004f02edd6/Screenshot%202024-09-18%20174510.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/bltec7453004f02edd6/Screenshot%202024-09-18%20174510.png?format=jpg" alt="Ronaldo Beckham" data-source="Instagram" data-copyright="Instagram" data-portal-copyright="Instagram" perform:prop="uuid:bltec7453004f02edd6;width:438;height:571"></picture>

WHAT DAVID BECKHAM SAID

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.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

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.

WHAT NEXT?

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David Beckham has sent a heartfelt birthday message to former Real Madrid team-mate and Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario.