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Newlywed Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Heartfelt Message To Lionel Messi After Father's Death: 'A Huge Hug To You...'
24htopnews | August 13, 2026 2:08 AM CST

Portugal star offers support to Messi after Argentine great shares emotional tribute to late father Jorge. The message came just a day after Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal on August 11.

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentina star's father Jorge Messi. Ronaldo responded to Messi's emotional Instagram tribute with a message of support for his longtime football rival.

"A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength," Ronaldo wrote in the comments section of Messi's post.

The message came just a day after Ronaldo married his longtime partner Georgina Rodriguez in an intimate civil ceremony in Cascais, Portugal on August 11. The couple who have been together since 2016 have five children together - Cristiano Jr., twins Eva and Mateo, Alana Martina and Bella Esmeralda.

Messi had shared a deeply emotional tribute to his father, describing Jorge as his father, friend and agent and recalling the support he received throughout his football career. He also admitted that he does not know how he will carry on without him and raised doubts over how much longer he will continue playing football.


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