Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi will without doubt go down in footballing history.
The two briefly played alongside each other at Barcelona during the latter's more formative years and neither of them will forget the time they shared at the Camp Nou.
Messi took the chance to pay tribute to his former team-mate with a few words on his official Instagram account after hearing about his retirement from football.
"As I always said, I learned a lot by your side. I will always be grateful to you for how easy you made things for me when I first came into the dressing room," Messi began.
Ronaldinho played an important role in Messi's early years as a pro. "I was lucky enough to share many things with you and It gives me great pleasure because aside from being a genius with the ball, you are also a fantastic person and that is the most important," he continued.
And finally, a fitting phrase to end on: "Although you have decided to go, football will never forget your smile. All the best, Ronnie."
17 January 2018
The relationship between the pair was always special, with both players destined to go down in Barca history.
The Brazilian was always quick to talk up the ability of his protegé, who was clearly more than grateful.
So there you have it, two legends of the game and whilst one may be calling it a day, we will never forget the great moments he provided us with.