What? Ronaldo comments on Messi's post after Argentina retirement
Cristiano Ronaldo did not stay silent during Lionel Messi's historic farewell from Argentina.
Details: After playing his final match for Argentina, Lionel Messi published an emotional farewell post on Instagram, reflecting on his years with the national team and thanking his family, teammates, coaches and supporters. Among the thousands of reactions, one comment immediately stood out — it came from his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo addressed Messi directly and paid tribute to his international legacy:
“Leo, so many years defending your country and a history that will last forever. All my respect for what you have achieved with Argentina. A hug.”
Messi's farewell came after Argentina's 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Monumental. The 39-year-old was involved in all three goals, providing two assists before scoring from the penalty spot in the second half. After the final whistle, the Argentine captain received an emotional tribute from teammates and supporters.
The timing of Ronaldo's message is particularly notable because his own international future has also been in the spotlight. The Portuguese forward recently made it clear that he has not retired from the Portugal national team and remains available for the November international window.
It is worth noting that Messi ends his Argentina career as the country's record appearance-maker and all-time leading scorer. He leaves the national team with 208 caps and 126 goals, while his final appearance produced one goal and two assists.
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