C. Ronaldo bent down to L. Messi, who ended his career with the national team.

2026-09-01 11:25 © AP

Al Nassr team leader Cristiano Ronaldo reacted to the news of his eternal rival Lionel Messi's departure from the Argentina national team.

On social media, the Portuguese wrote:

"Leo, for more than 15 years we shared the field together. We fought. We competed. We pushed each other to limits that no one else could reach. Our rivalry was real, but so was the respect.

I will always admire what you have done for football, Argentina, and for every child who dreamed of wearing the national team jersey.

You inspired millions of people. You inspired me too.

I know it hurts you now. But you go out with everything you could have. You gave everything you had.

Now rest, brother. You deserve it," wrote C. Ronaldo.