FANS were feeling emotional after seeing Neymar embrace with Ronaldinho before Brazil’s World Cup win over Scotland.
The legendary forward, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002, was in attendance for the final group game in Miami.
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Neymar and Ronaldinho shared an emotional embrace before Brazil’s win over Scotland Credit: X
Fans said they had ‘tears in their eyes’ as the iconic pair hugged on the touchline Credit: X
Legendary star Ronaldinho was in attendance to watch his former side in Miami Credit: Getty
The 46-year-old was seen greeting Brazil‘s staff and players after stepping out onto the touchline.
And there was a special moment as he made a beeline for Neymar when he came out onto the pitch.
The pair shook hands before having an emotional hug on the sidelines.
Ronaldinho squeezed the ex-PSG man tightly before giving him a fist-bump on the shoulder as he made his way onto the pitch.
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The tender moment between the two Brazilian icons was one for the football purists as they celebrated the touching scenes.
One wrote on X: “Ronaldinho showing support for Neymar… I dunno, something got in my eyes.”
Another posted a crying emoji and said: “This means something to me man.”
A third chimed in with “real recognises real” as one added: “What a moment”.
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Neymar finally made his return for Brazil as he played his first game in nearly three years Credit: AFP
The embrace was also celebrated as “special” as fans paid tribute to the pair.
One wrote: “The most magical footballer of all time alongside the greatest wizard of the era, ladies and gentlemen. A hug that moves the entire football world.”
Neymar started on the bench in the game after only recently returning from injury.
The Santos star missed Brazil’s 3-0 win over Haiti as he builds up his fitness.
But manager Carlo Ancelotti felt he was in a good enough condition for a spot on the bench against the Scots.
And Neymar did come off the bench in Brazil’s confident 3-0 victory over the Scots as Vinicius Jr netted a brace and Matheus Cunha also got on the scoreboard.
He was introduced in the 75th minute for his first game in nearly three years.
Neymar last played for Brazil in October 2023 during a World Cup qualifying game against Uruguay.
He suffered a severe ACL tear during that game, which sparked the start of a horror spell on the sidelines.
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