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Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA.
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Argentine footballer (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he played for the Argentina national team for 21 years, retiring in 2026. He has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.
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'I have the utmost respect for what you've accomplished with Argentina,' Ronaldo writes in response to Messi's post.
Lionel Messi has played his final game for Argentina. Following a dominant victory over Benin, Messi penned an emotional note on Instagram, which received a touching response from his career rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. Throughout their playing years, both Messi and Ronaldo have been considered two of the world’s best…
The Argentine star said goodbye to 21 years wearing the sky-blue and white jersey on his social media: “There were many things I didn’t get to say.”