Ronaldo, Mandela in 2010

World footballer of the year and Real Madrid captain, Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to the memory of South Africa’s icon, Nelson Mandela, with a photo from his album and a tweet to remember:

” I had the pleasure and privilege to get to know Nelson Mandela in 2010. Madiba will always remain in my heart and his legacy is an inspiration for all.

“The Global Watch anti-racism summit in Johannesburg, is a Nelson Mandela legacy initative for a non-racial, peaceful and prosperous world. The football community has to say it out loud: racism has no place in our game, in sports or in life.”—Cristiano Ronaldo