Did Ronaldo write a message to Messi after confirming farewell to Argentina's national team?
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Did Ronaldo write a message to Messi after confirming farewell to Argentina's national team?

SIC Notícias4 September 2026 at 16:00

A image circulating on social media shows a supposed comment by Cristiano Ronaldo on the Instagram post in which Lionel Messi announces his farewell from the Argentine national team. The message attributed to the Portuguese international praises the Argentine's career and highlights the rivalry and mutual respect between them.

SIC Verifica analyzed this viral image and questions whether the Portuguese star actually wrote this text. The article emerges as a fact-check, suggesting that the authenticity of this message is in question.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are two of the biggest figures in world football, known for the intense rivalry they maintained over many years on the pitch, especially during the era when both played in the Spanish league. This supposed message from Ronaldo to Messi, addressing the rivalry and mutual respect, went viral on social media.

The SIC Verifica article indicates that the image may not be authentic, although it does not provide details about the concrete evidence that discredits the message. The title of the piece ends with a question mark, suggesting that the veracity of the message is being questioned.

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