Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Lionel Messi after his international retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi after the announcement of his international retirement, according to Le Parisien, L'Équipe, Le Figaro, RTP Desporto and Maisfutebol, with messages of respect and affection.
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi the day after the Argentine's international retirement, according to Le Parisien, L'Équipe, Le Figaro, RTP Desporto and Maisfutebol. The Portuguese reacted to the post by his rival, who announced his departure from the Argentina national team the day before.
In a message, Ronaldo expressed his respect for Messi's career with Argentina: "All my respect for what you achieved with Argentina," he wrote, according to L'Équipe and RTP Desporto. He also added "I hug you," report Le Parisien and Le Figaro. RTP Desporto specifies that the Portuguese player commented on the Argentine player's post. Maisfutebol mentions an "abraço," a hug, sent by Ronaldo to Messi.
