NBA Legend a Fan of a Football Icon 🏀⚽

In an exclusive interview for #beINSPORTS, former Phoenix Suns star and two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash expressed his deep admiration for Ronaldinho, one of the key figures lighting up The Beautiful Game 2025. The Canadian, a basketball legend with a football soul, admitted that the Brazilian was one of his greatest inspirations thanks to his creativity and joy on the field: “Ronaldinho played with a freedom and a smile that every athlete wishes they had,” he said.

But Nash didn’t stop at praise—he also took the opportunity to talk about the current state of the NBA and shared his predictions for the Finals. With his trademark insight, the former point guard forecasted a tight series but made it clear who his favorite is to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy. “It’s going to be a very tactical series, but I think experience will matter,” he commented, without directly naming a team, though his hints strongly pointed to one of the two finalists.

With stars like Steve Nash, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, and many other global sports legends in attendance, The Beautiful Game has become more than just an exhibition—it’s a meeting point of generations, styles, and passions. Backed by iconic figures from all corners of the sports world, the event continues to grow as a can’t-miss fixture on the sports calendar.