Ronaldo sends message to Messi after his international retirement
Ronaldo has sent a farewell message to Messi following his retirement from playing for the Argentina national team.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo sent a touching farewell message to Argentine Lionel Messi via his official Instagram account, marking the end of his international career with the Argentina national team following his final match against Benin.
The message came on the night of Messi’s farewell to international football with Argentina. The Portuguese star wrote:
“Leo, years of defending your country and a legacy that will last forever. My deepest respect for everything you’ve achieved with Argentina. Warm regards.”
Ronaldo’s message to Messi once again highlights the relationship between two of the greatest football stars in history, who have shared an extraordinary rivalry for many years, both at the club level and in individual awards and international achievements.
Messi played his farewell match on Wednesday morning with Argentina against Benin, which ended in a 3-0 victory for Argentina, with Messi scoring one goal and providing two assists.
