Ronaldo to Messi: You created a legacy that will last forever

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo praised his historic rival Lionel Messi on Wednesday, setting aside one of the most prominent rivalries in world football, after the Argentine forward said he already misses representing his country following his impactful retirement from international duty.

Ronaldo said, “Leo, after all these years you’ve spent defending your country’s colors, you’ve made history that will endure forever. I have the utmost respect for what you’ve achieved with Argentina. A hug.”