Cristiano Ronaldo expressed solidarity with Lionel Messi on Wednesday following the death of Messi's father, Jorge Messi. The Argentine star is mourning his father, who died on Friday due to undisclosed health problems.
Ronaldo, also known as CR7, left a comment in Spanish on Messi's Instagram post. The Portuguese forward wrote that he sent a huge hug to Messi and his family during these difficult moments and wished him strength.
Jorge Messi was remembered at a wake on Sunday in Rosario, Argentina. The ceremony was private and reserved for people close to the family.
Personal Loss
Ronaldo experienced a similar family tragedy when his father, Jose Dinis Aveiro, died on September 6, 2005. At that time, Ronaldo was beginning to stand out as one of the top talents in world football.
Football Rivalry
Over two decades, Ronaldo and Messi shared the spotlight in one of sports' greatest rivalries. They faced each other and decided numerous titles, with their competition peak occurring between 2009 and 2018 when Ronaldo played for Real Madrid of Spain and Messi represented Barcelona of Spain.
Between 2008 and 2017, the two stars alternated winning the world's best player award from France Football magazine, securing five Ballon d'Or awards each. Messi later won the award again in 2019, 2021, and 2023.
