Cristiano Ronaldo offers condolences to Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo has offered his condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge Messi. In an emotional Instagram post, Messi shared a photo of himself with his father and expressed his grief, stating, “I don’t know what to do without you and how to go on.”

Ronaldo, long considered Messi’s primary sporting rival, responded to the post with a message of support, writing, “A huge hug for you and your loved ones in these difficult times, Leo. Much strength.”

Jorge Messi passed away at the age of 68 in his hometown of Rosario. It has since been revealed that he had been suffering from pancreatic cancer. Messi had previously hinted at personal struggles during the World Cup, when he was seen in tears during a match against Algeria, clarifying at the time that his emotions were due to difficult personal circumstances rather than the sport.