Ronaldo Hails Messi After Argentina Great Says He Already Misses National Team
Ronaldo praised Messi after the Argentina captain ended a 21-year international career with 126 goals and a World Cup title.
- On Wednesday, Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo publicly praised Lionel Messi following the Argentine's emotional international retirement after playing his final match against Benin on Tuesday.
- For more than 10 years, Ronaldo and Messi defined one of soccer's greatest rivalries, pushing each other to achieve more than 85 titles combined throughout their illustrious careers.
- Eight minutes after Messi published his retirement announcement on Instagram, Ronaldo commented: "All my respect for what you have achieved with Argentina." The post surpassed three million likes in barely half an hour.
- Ronaldo issued this tribute despite personal conflict with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, whom he allegedly accused of failing to honor agreements regarding his Nations League minutes.
- Messi captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title and Copa America triumphs in 2021 and 2024, while also winning the 2022 Finalissima, cementing his legendary international legacy.
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Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi in comment on retirement post
Messi represented La Albaceleste for the final time against Benin, scoring a penalty and creating two goals in his final international match. He was then given an emotional farewell in front of more than 85,000 fans at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium.
[Sports Chosun Reporter Kim Ga-eul] Lionel Messi (Argentina) has left. His 'rival of the century,' Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), paid his respects. On the 8th (Korean time), sports media outlet 'ESPN' reported, "Ronaldo paid tribute to Messi as he leaves the Argentine national team. Ronaldo left a message for his longtime rival, Messi, via social media." On the 7th, in Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Portuguese star dedicated a few words of respect to Argentine captain Lionel Messi after his last match with the Albiceleste on Tuesday night, in Buenos Aires.
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