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Respect! Ronaldo Shocks Fans With Emotional Message Following Messi’s Argentina Retirement
Oct 07 2026 23:18 · By R. JIMÉNEZ · 11 Reads
CR7 pays tribute to his great rival after Leo's farewell with Argentina
Among greats, respect remains even as the years go by. Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to send a message to Leo Messi after his farewell with the Argentina national team.
'"Leo, so many years defending your country and a story that will remain forever. All my respect for what you have achieved with Argentina. A hug", Cristiano wrote in Leo's farewell Instagram post.'
Leo Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo's great rival throughout his career, they have shared moments of complicity at the galas they have attended and have shown each other mutual respect both in public and in private. And at the farewell of Argentina's No. 10, it was not going to be any different.
Cristiano Ronaldo - Messi: all their matchups
They played 37 matches in total, 36 official and one friendly between a selection of Arab league players against PSG, which the French side won 4-5 with two goals from CR and one from Leo. In the official duels, Cristiano scored 21 goals and Messi netted another 22. The Argentine achieved victory on 16 occasions, the Portuguese won 11 times, and the scoreline ended in a draw in nine matches. Their matches are divided into 18 in LaLiga, 6 in the Champions League, 5 in the Copa del Rey, 5 in the Spanish Super Cup, and 2 international friendlies.