By Emmanuel Okogba
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine’s father, Jorge Messi.
As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X on Wednesday, Ronaldo wrote: “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.”
The message comes days after Messi bid farewell to his father, who passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. Jorge Messi had been a central figure in his son’s life and career, serving as his agent and emotional anchor since childhood.
In a social media post on Wednesday, the 39-year-old Inter Miami forward expressed deep grief and revealed he has “serious doubts” about continuing to play football for much longer.
