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MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Luol Deng #9 of the Miami Heat poses with professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo during the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 22, 2015 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ack
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Luol Deng #9 of the Miami Heat poses with professional soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo during the game against the Detroit Pistons on December 22, 2015 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackIssac Baldizon/Getty Images

Cristiano Ronaldo Meets Luol Deng and Miami Heat Mascot Burnie at NBA Game

Joe GallagherDec 23, 2015

Probably worn out from showing us around his home, Cristiano Ronaldo has taken a few days out of his busy schedule with Real Madrid to take in some NBA action in Florida.

The Ballon d'Or winner was courtside as the Miami Heat went down 93-92 against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.

Despite being on the wrong side of the scoreline, those in attendance at the American Airlines Arena were happy to see the Portuguese, none more so than the Heat's mascot Burnie:

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He is once again in contention to retain the Ballon d'Or, shortlisted alongside Brazil's Neymar and Argentinian star Leo Messi for the award.

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional soccer player for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Portugal national team attends the Miami Heat against the Detroit Pistons game on December 22, 2015 at American Airlines Arena in Miami,
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His Madrid side have endured a stuttering domestic campaign so far this season, but they go into the Christmas break just two points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, having scored 10 goals in their last game.

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 22: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portuguese professional soccer player is honored with a Miami Heat jersey at the Miami Heat game against Detroit Pistons on December 22, 2015 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expr
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Despite being thrown out of the Copa del Rey, they topped their group in the Champions League to book a last-16 tie against Roma.

Their next league game is against Real Sociedad on December 30.

[h/t Goal.com]

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