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When legends collide! Brazil icon Ronaldinho leads star-studded XI of ex-pros - including Kaka and Iker Casillas - to victory over John Terry and Luis Figo under the Burj Khalifa in Dubai

The Legends Cup truly lived up to its billing on Thursday as Brazil icon Ronaldinho and his star-studded XI got the better of Luis Figo and Co in a thrilling match under the Burj Khalifa.

The match was the first of its kind in front of the world's tallest building and it needed some serious star power given its location in downtown Dubai.

And the lucky punters who got to the see action live and in person were treated to an absolute thriller, with Ronaldinho's team coming out on top 18-16 against Figo's team.

Ronaldinho (left) and John Terry (right) went toe-to-toe in a Legends exhibition game in Dubai
Ronaldinho and his star-studded XI took on Luis Figo's legends team on Thursday evening
It was the first time a football match had been played directly under the Burj Khalifa
The world's tallest building provided the backdrop for the match

It was the first time a football match had been played directly under the Burj Khalifa

Chelsea legend Terry (right) gets a selfie with Ronaldinho (left) after the game

Chelsea legend John Terry also laced up his boots again for the friendly encounter but ended up on the losing side.