‘Much strength’ – Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to Messi over father’s death
Cristiano Ronaldo Offers Support to Lionel Messi Following Father’s Passing
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his condolences to Argentina captain Lionel Messi after Messi shared an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge Messi, on social media.
Jorge Messi passed away last Friday at the age of 68 after battling a prolonged illness. In a poignant message posted Wednesday, Messi opened up about the profound sense of loss he feels for his father and reflected on his future in professional football.
In response to Messi’s heartfelt tribute on Instagram, Ronaldo offered words of encouragement. He wrote in the comments section, “A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength.”
This exchange highlights the solidarity often found among athletes, even amid personal tragedy.
