Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to end his career with the Portugal national team has sparked numerous reactions in the football world. However, the absence of a public response from Lionel Messi to this decision by his great rival has also drawn the attention of international media.
According to ESPN, the Argentine has not so far published any message marking Ronaldo’s farewell from international football. This detail has attracted particular attention, given that the Portuguese had previously made a similar gesture toward Messi.
When the Argentine star bid farewell to the Argentina national team, Ronaldo publicly reacted, paying tribute to his great rival and praising his extraordinary contribution to football.
This time, the situation is different. Messi has not chosen to react publicly to the decision of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, at least up to the time of reporting.
Two of the greatest footballers in the history of the sport have shared modern football’s most famous rivalry for more than a decade. A rivalry marked by records, trophies and historic moments, but also by mutual respect.
