# Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Messi

> Ronaldo comments on Messi's retirement post.
- Title: Ronaldo Pays Tribute to Messi · Sportstar | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-instagram-post-comment-international-retirement/article71558269.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-08T03:12:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, lionel messi, argentina, instagram, retirement, fifa world cup, copa america, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to Lionel Messi in a comment on Messi's Instagram retirement post after his final international match.