Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Two giants who have been compared to each other throughout their careers. Two rivals on opposite sides of Barcelona and Real Madrid, Argentina and Portugal. Two icons who both top the list of the best players in football history (depending on how you look at it). Now both should have a dignified end to their international careers. But where Ronaldo finishes with a full quarrel, Messi finishes in style. The Portuguese doesn’t let this spoil him, and makes a warm comment on Messi.
After his last appearance for Argentina, Messi took to social media to post an emotional statement.
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“Yesterday was my last match and I already miss wearing blue and white. I know I’m making the right decision. It was an incredible journey, filled with joys and also some sorrows, but I’m sure it was worth every step I took. And I’m left with a lot to say. It’s impossible for me to express everything I feel in a few words or in a post. This trip would have been impossible without my family, who always stood by my side and supported me, especially in the difficult times, when I needed it most..”, writes Messi.
The response to Messi’s mediation was of course massive. There was one comment we particularly noticed:
“Leo, so many years of defending your country, and a history that will live on forever. You have all my respect for everything you’ve achieved with Argentina. A hug.” Sender Cristiano Ronaldo.
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