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Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after his international retirement

According to several media outlets, Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message to Lionel Messi following the announcement of his international retirement.

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Lionel Messi has announced his international retirement, confirmed after a friendly match, reports Estadio Deportivo. Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted by sending a message to his great rival, according to AS and El Mundo.

According to Placar, the Portuguese has praised the Argentine's career: "All my respect for what he has achieved." Estadio Deportivo states that Ronaldo stressed that the two players will never meet again on a pitch, once Messi has retired from the national team.

According to 20minutos and Calciomercato.com, Ronaldo's message was full of emotion, with words like "You have all my respect." Bola na Rede also reports that the Portuguese left a message after Messi's withdrawal from international football.

Sources

  1. El MundoEl mensaje de Messi tras su despedida de la selección argentina... y la respuesta de Cristiano Ronaldo (new window)elmundo.es
  2. ASMessi se despide de Argentina... y Cristiano responde (new window)as.com
  3. Estadio DeportivoCristiano Ronaldo deja un recado a Messi tras su adiós (new window)estadiodeportivo.com
  4. PlacarCristiano Ronaldo envia mensagem a Messi após adeus à Argentina (new window)placar.com
  5. 20minutosEl emotivo mensaje de Cristiano Ronaldo a Leo Messi tras su despedida de la selección de Argentina: "Tienes todo mi respeto" (new window)20minutos.es
  6. Calciomercato.comL'ultimo messaggio social di Messi e la risposta di Cristiano Ronaldo al messaggio d'addio: "Leo hai tutto il mio rispetto..." (new window)calciomercato.com
  7. Bola na RedeCristiano Ronaldo reage à retirada de Lionel Messi da seleção da Argentina (new window)bolanarede.pt