Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:25pm on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo sent a heartfelt message to Lionel Messi following the death of Messi’s father, Jorge, on August 8 after an illness. Messi, 39, shared his first public reaction on Wednesday, posting an emotional tribute to his father on Instagram and recalling their bond. Ronaldo, Messi’s longtime football rival, responded directly to the post with condolences for the Argentine star and his family. “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong,” Ronaldo wrote. Jorge, who had been battling illness for several months, did not travel to the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo’s gesture offered a rare moment of solidarity between two iconic football rivals. (PC: NDTV Sports)
