Real Madrid and Brazil great Ronaldo Nazario has congratulated Lionel Messi for winning the World Cup.

Ronaldo won two World Cups (1994 and 2002) with his country.

The Real Valladolid owner said: “Football of this type dispels any rivalry.

"I saw many Brazilians, and people from all over the world, cheering on Messi in this electrifying final.

“A farewell worthy of the genius who, far beyond being a World Cup star, led an era. Congratulations, Messi!"