text: 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 .
target: Former Brazil striker Ronaldo played for Real Madrid between 2002-07 .
  The two-time World Cup winner officially retired from playing in 2011 .
  Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal of the season against  Malaga .
  Real Madrid beat Malaga 3-1 to keep up the pressure on leaders Barcelona .