Last week, Richarlison stunned one of his biggest fans with a surprise phone call - and now the Brazilian has had a call from his own footballing idol!
Richarlison caught up with Brazil 1994 and 2002 World Cup winner Ronaldo, a player he has repeatedly cited as his hero, to discuss the next World Cup tournament in 2022 and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Ronaldo, a two-time Ballon d'Or winner who netted 62 goals in 98 appearances for Brazil, played under Ancelotti at AC Milan during the 2007/08 season and in the video below tells Richarlison the Italian is "an incredible coach" and "a very good guy."
"He is very funny too - and he is helping me a lot," replies Richarlison, who has netted 26 goals in 70 outings since joining Everton from Watford in July 2018.
WATCH: RICHARLISON AND RONALDO TALK 'INCREDIBLE' ANCELOTTI AND WORLD CUP 2022
"I have learned a lot in the Premier League so far. I want to be in this World Cup [in 2022] and score a lot of goals, just like you did."
The pair also discuss the competition Richarlison faces for a place in his nation's next World Cup squad from players like Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, Liverpool's Roberto Firmino and PSG's Neymar, before Ronaldo wishes his compatriot the best of luck in getting to the tournament and commends his charitable work back home in Brazil.
Richarlison recently joined forces with medical researchers at the University of São Paulo, becoming an ambassador to support their work in the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
"When someone talks to me about the World Cup, my eyes shine," says Richarlison. "I imagine myself on the pitch wearing Brazil's shirt and scoring goals. My biggest dream is to be a world champion with Brazil and I want to be there."
Ronaldo adds: "I wish you the best of luck at Everton with Carlo Ancelotti, who is an incredible coach and a very nice person.
"You will learn a lot from him because he knows everything about football. Send my greetings to him.
"I wish you luck for the Brazilian team, too. I hope you continue shining. Congratulations on your social work with the University of São Paulo - what you did is a very nice thing.
"Take care, protect yourself and take care of your family. And good luck for the rest of the season."
Watch Richarlison and Ronaldo's chat below or by clicking here.
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