Cristiano Ronaldo shares supportive message with Lionel Messi after family loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo reached out to Lionel Messi this week following the passing of Messi’s father, Jorge. Messi, who recently returned to Inter Miami, spent his father's final days in Argentina. Ronaldo conveyed his condolences through a comment on Messi's Instagram post, expressing support during a difficult time. Messi has publicly shared a farewell message for his late father.
- •Ronaldo sent a message of strength to Messi after his father's death.
- •Messi returned to Argentina to be with his father during his illness.
- •The supportive exchange occurred on social media.
- •Messi thanked his father in a heartfelt farewell post.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt public message to Lionel Messi
"Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo this week put rivalries to one side, to send a message of strength to long-time rival and Barcelona icon Lionel Messi.This comes after the latter was forced to com...
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