Football legend Ronaldinho expressed his wish to meet Shahid Afridi when he visits Pakistan

For football lovers in the cricket-crazy Pakistan, Ronaldinho Gaucho’s upcoming visit to the country is nothing less than a dream come true, and to make it even better he is not coming alone, he will be accompanied by several other top footballers from around the world.

Last Sunday, Ronaldinho released a short video on his Twitter profile, in which he made his visit official “Pakistan, I am coming,” while also carrying Pakistan’s national flag in his hand.

Pakistan I'm coming! ?? ?? #RonaldinhoInPakistan #worldgroup1912 #leisureleaguespk @leisureleagues pic.twitter.com/y6GwHf131r

— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) March 12, 2017

Ever since Geo brought the news of Ronaldinho’s arrival to Pakistan, every sports fan in the country is talking about the legend from Brazil, who has two FIFA player of the year awards to his credit.

But, there is one Pakistan sports celebrity, about whom the legend himself is talking. And, there are no prizes for guessing who that celebrity is – Boom Boom Shahid Afridi.

– Welcome @10Ronaldinho it is good to see more international sportsmen visiting my beloved country… #football #Pakistan

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 14, 2017

On Wednesday, The 2002 World Cup winner tweeted in Portuguese “Feliz pelas palavras Shahid Afridi BOOM BOOM herói de críquete do Paquistão. Aguardo c grande expectativa minha visita ao Paquistão em julho,”

Feliz pelas palavras Shahid Afridi BOOM BOOM herói de críquete do Paquistão. Aguardo c grande expectativa minha visita ao Paquistão em julho

— Ronaldinho Gaúcho (@10Ronaldinho) March 15, 2017

The translation of Ronaldinho’s tweet reads: “Happy by the words (of) Shahid Afridi BOOM BOOM cricket hero from Pakistan. I look forward to my visit to Pakistan in July.”

The swashbuckling batsman, who recently announced his retirement, immediately responded on Twitter, saying that he was waiting to welcome the legend in Pakistan and looking forward to talking to him about his charity work as well.

“@10Ronaldinho Awaiting ur arrival brazilian superstar and (football legend. Will be a pleasure to show u my (Pakistan). #HopeNotOut” Tweeted Shahid Afridi, while responding to Ronaldinho’s post.

@10Ronaldinho Awaiting ur arrival brazilian superstar nd ⚽️ legend. Will be a pleasure to show u my ??. #HopeNotOut https://t.co/HOqvKVMR16

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 15, 2017

The Brazilian legend has been invited to Pakistan by UK-based Leisure Leagues for a 7-a-side match between Pakistan and rest of world. Englishman David James and Dutch George Boetang are also rumored as the other players to mark their attendance at the event.