Cristiano Ronaldo and Rafa Benitez are among the stars to have paid tribute to Raul ahead of his retirement.
The Real Madrid legend and New York Cosmos striker will play his final professional match this weekend when his NASL side take on Ottawa Fury.
And in a video message, recorded by the Cosmos, Ronaldo said: "Raul, I wanted to congratulate you on the noble career you have had.
"For me, you've been an example as a player and as a person.
"I wish we could have played together for a longer period of time because, to me, you were the best.
"Thank you. I wish you nothing but the best. Enjoy yourself, your family and your kids."
Raul scored 323 times in 741 games for Real Madrid and was until, Ronaldo overtook him this season, the club's record goal scorer.
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