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Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Messi
Ronaldo comments on Messi's retirement post.
In brief
Ronaldo comments on Messi's retirement post. Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi in a comment on Messi's Instagram retirement post after his final international match. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Messi's Final Match
Messi scored a penalty and set up two goals in his last game for Argentina against Benin.
“Yesterday was my last game, and I already miss wearing the blue and white.”
Emotional Send-Off
He received a send-off with over 85,000 fans at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium.
Ronaldo's Tribute
Ronaldo praised Messi's legacy, saying, 'Leo, after so many years of defending your country, you’ve made history that will last forever.'
“Leo, after so many years of defending your country, you’ve made history that will last forever.”
What to remember
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi in a comment on Messi's Instagram retirement post after his final international match.
