Brazil icon Ronaldo has claimed he would relish playing alongside his namesake Cristiano Ronaldo if he had the chance to play in the modern era . The 38-year-old , one of the most decorated footballers ever , ended his illustrious playing career in 2011 , however he has suggested he could play again for Fort Lauderdale Strikers , a North American League side that he now co-owns . Ronaldo admits a return to top level football is past him but would pick the current Real Madrid talisman to play alongside . Cristiano Ronaldo looks delighted after making up for his earlier penalty miss as Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 . 'If [ Fort Lauderdale ] reach the playoffs , I might give it a go again but I 'd have to train very hard , ' the iconic striker told AS . 'But my time has passed . 'If I could play anywhere today , though ? I 'd love to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo . It 's not possible but it would be spectacular ! ' Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi and the leading lights of world football , being consistently compared having dominated the Ballon d'Or award in recent years and breaking numerous scoring records between them . 'It 's wonderful to see how they play and how they score goals , ' said Ronaldo , the two-time Ballon d'Or winner added . ' I love watching both of them . ' Brazil legend Ronaldo poses with a shirt of Fort Lauderdale Strikers , a North American side he now co-owns . Ronaldo celebrates after securing the 3-1 victory late on at the Bernabeu against Malaga in La Liga . Real Madrid forward Ronaldo ( right ) in action against Malaga 's Samuel Garcia at the Bernabeu on Saturday .
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo played for Real Madrid between 2002-07 . The former Manchester United and Barcelona star has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants in recent weeks but is yet to make any formal approach as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.