15 pictures of sporting legends together that we will always remember

They’re all legends in their own way. Some have reached the pinnacle of the their sport while others have immensely contributed to their team or country.Here are 15 fascinating pictures of legends of different sports who are friends or have shared a moment for all fans to cherish!

#15 Novak Djokovic with Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic

A.C. Milan supporter Novak Djokovic donned the Milan jersey and posed for a photograph with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

#14 Maria Sharapova and Lewis Hamilton

Maria Sharapova and Lewis Hamilton are all smiles in this delightful photograph for all tennis and Formula One fans to cherish!

#13 Usain Bolt and Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal receives the French Open from Usain Bolt

Rafael Nadal got his hands on the French Open trophy from the fastest man on planet, Usain Bolt. The Spanish star and the Jamaican runner share several traits in common such as speed, determination and build. This picture is one to keep for many years to come!

#12 Roger Federer and Michael Jordan

Roger Federer teamed up with Micael Jordan when the 18-time Grand Slam champion wore a new shoe designed by the basketball legend. The duo look in fine shape for this amazing picture!

#11 Didier Drogba and Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Didier Drogba had visited India for a promotional event with Pepsi and played a football game with Indian captain M.S. Dhoni. The two battled hard in the game and look completely focussed in this picture!

#10 Diego Maradona with Sania Mirza

Diego Maradona with Mattek-Sands and Sania Mirza

Diego Maradona greeted the tennis courts in Dubai as an honourary sports ambassador of the country. The Argentine legend caught up with Indian sensation Sania Mirza for a photo before flipping the coin for the toss.

#9 David Beckham with Andy Murray

David Beckham and Andy Murray are members of the ‘Malaria No More UK Leadership Council’. The two British greats came together in 2009 for the cause at the Wembley Stadium. The duo played football tennis, tennis, and ‘keepie uppies’. It is always great for sports fans to have two greats come together for a noble cause!

#8 Pele with Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh was in Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on a promotional tour. And his visit got much better after meeting with Pele!

The two shared a conversation for oven an hour. Singh also asked for Pele’s advice, and even got a signed football and a photograph in return.

#7 Rafael Nadal with Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Mardid fan Rafael Nadal is often seen at the Bernebeu supporting the team on. His friend Cristiano Ronaldo is also sometimes seen at Nadal’s Grand Slam matches, supporting the Spaniard. The World Player of the Year and 14-time Grand Slam champion shared a light moment during a commercial shoot for Nike.

#6 Michael Schumacher with Pele

Michael Schumacher’s glorious career in the Ferrari red received a farewell from none other than football legend Pele. The Brazillian greeted the German with a trophy prior to the race and gave all the fans an invaluable photograph.

#5 Usain Bolt with RVP and Ryan Giggs

Usain Bolt with Robin Van Persie and Ryan Giggs

The fastest man on the planet, Usain Bolt is a die-hard Manchester United fan. The Jamaican even dreams of playing for the Red Devils, but until then he is happy to visit Old Trafford whenever possible. Bolt met with the team including legend Ryan Giggs and forward Robin Van Persie in this picture of the stars.

#4 Sachin Tendulkar with Michael Schumacher

Michael Schumacher and Sachin Tendulkar have been friends for many years. Schumacher has also gifted the Indian Maestro with a Ferrari car. The two got together for a chat before the 2012 Indian Grand Prix in Delhi.

#3 Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi

Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi are brand ambassadors of Turkish Airlines. The duo look to have thoroughly enjoyed ‘the selfie challenge’ in which both superstars went head-to-head to decide who took the better selfie. Bryant photobombed the Argentine in this picture.

#2 Luis Ronaldo with Rafael Nadal

Luis Ronaldo and Rafael Nadal share a common passion outside the tennis court and the football field: poker. The duo represent Pokerstars and often play against each other on the table. Which of them has the better poker face? We leave that to you!

#1 Sachin Tendulkar with Roger Federer

Roger Federer and Sachin Tendulkar are undoubtedly the two greatest names in their respective sports. Federer and Tendulkar often discuss cricket and tennis and also meet when Tendulkar travels to England to watch Wimbledon. Federer has even admitted that he is a cricketer at heart.

Edited by Staff Editor