Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi dominated world football between 2008 and 2021. They shared all the individual accolades for more than a decade. Proof of this is that, between them, they won all the Ballon d’Ors (except that of 2017) during this era. Although eternal rivals on the field, they have always shown enormous mutual respect.
Thus, Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to publicly comfort Lionel Messi in the family tragedy he is currently experiencing. The Argentinian is in mourning after the death on Saturday of his father and agent Jorge, aged 68, from pancreatic cancer. In a message published on his Instagram account and soberly titled “I love you dad”, La Pulga shared his pain in the face of this tragic loss and his doubts about the rest of his career.
“I kiss you very much”
In the comments of the publication, the Portuguese gave him his support in this ordeal. “I send you and your loved ones a big hug during these difficult times, Leo. Good luck,” he wrote. Cristiano Ronaldo knows better than anyone how complicated it is to lose your father to illness. His died in 2005 from a liver tumor.
Despite the mourning and his doubts about his future in the world of football, Lionel Messi made his return to the pitch this Wednesday, for the Leagues Cup. Coming into play at half-time, the brilliant Argentine failed to prevent the elimination of his Inter Miami against the Mexicans Club León (3-2 defeat).
