Adebayo Akinfenwa hails Ronaldo after getting picture taken with World Cup-winning Brazil legend in Las Vegas

The best met the beast on Monday night as Adebayo Akinfenwa shared a picture of his chance meeting with Brazil legend Ronaldo.

AFC Wimbledon striker Akinfenwa was on holiday in Las Vegas following the conclusion of the Football League season and he bumped into Brazil's second-highest scorer of all-time at McCarran International Airport.

Writing on Instagram, the 33-year-old said: 'I met the legend that is @Ronaldo at Vegas airport last night & I have to say he is a straight Boss, very humble & very down to earth. 

AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa (right) met Brazil legend Ronaldo at Las Vegas airport

Ronaldo has won money from variousPOKER tournaments since his retirement from football in 2011

'I've to admit I was a bit gassed meeting him. #TheRealRonaldo #ThisTripGetsBetter #2MeOneOfTheBestStrikers2HaveGracedThisFootballGame.'

Ronaldo retired from football in 2011 after playing his final two seasons at Corinthians in Brazil and has since made some money from playing in POKER tournaments around the world. 

In January, Ronaldo won £30,000 at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) Main Event in the Bahamas

Akinfenwa finished top scorer for AFC Wimbledon this season, scoring 14 goals in all competitions