In a famous interaction witnessed by millions of people, the legends of basketball and soccer came to a very specific understanding.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one soccer player who undoubtedly made the most of his celebrity status. CR7 had a run-in with another icon, the one and only Michael Jordan, during one of his contacts.
When CR7 met the basketball and Chicago Bulls legend, his Instagram post about the encounter went viral.
We created history, according to the more than 7 million likes on the post. That phrase encapsulates everything they admire about one another, their accomplishments, their significance to the sports world, and the legacy they have left for future generations.
They are correct, too. In addition to numerous records being set and broken, Michael Jordan was named NBA champion six times. He received six trophies for MVP of the finals and an additional five for MVP of the season.
With two different teams, Cristiano Ronaldo won five Ballons d'Or, five UEFA Champions Leagues, and the three most difficult leagues in the world: the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A.
How have Jordan and Ronaldo been lately?
The Last Dance, a Netflix documentary about Jordan's final campaign with the Chicago Bulls (1997–1998), was published in April 2020.
At 37 years old, Ronaldo is one of the finest players in the world and still scores goals. He recently become a member of Al-Nassr FC.