"It is good to see more international sportsman visiting my beloved country," said Afridi in a post on Twitter.
- Welcome @10Ronaldinho it is good to see more international sportsmen visiting my beloved country... #football #Pakistan
Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 14 March 2017
Ronaldinho too expressed gratitude over the statement by one of the biggest cricket stars in the world. The World Cup winning star posted a message in Portuguese saying I am happy by the words Pakistans cricket hero Boom Boom Shahid Afridi. I look forward to my visit to Pakistan in July.
Feliz pelas palavras Shahid Afridi BOOM BOOM heri de crquete do Paquisto. Aguardo c grande expectativa minha visita ao Paquisto em julho
Ronaldinho Gacho (@10Ronaldinho) 15 March 2017
@10Ronaldinho Awaiting ur arrival brazilian superstar nd ?? legend. Will be a pleasure to show u my ????. #HopeNotOut https://t.co/HOqvKVMR16
Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) 15 March 2017
Just days ago, Ronaldinho confirmed that he would be touring Pakistan in a video message.
Pakistan I'm coming! ???? ???? #RonaldinhoInPakistan #worldgroup1912 #leisureleaguespk @leisureleagues pic.twitter.com/y6GwHf131r
Ronaldinho Gacho (@10Ronaldinho) 12 March 2017
Ronaldinho will play in one of the league matches which will be held in Karachi. The organisers of the Leisure League have invited the Brazilian football great to play an exhibition match.