Lionel Messi shares emotional message after his father’s passing; Cristiano Ronaldo sends his support

August 12, 2026

Lionel Messi shares emotional message after his father’s passing; Cristiano Ronaldo sends his support https://ift.tt/enBMxjD Lionel Messi broke his silence by sharing an emotional letter dedicated to his late father Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68. The heartfelt message prompted a public show of support from long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi has spoken for the first time since his father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68. He published an emotional letter on Instagram that prompted Cristiano Ronaldo, his longtime rival in soccer, to send his support during these difficult times.

“Dad, I still can’t believe that you’ve gone. I don’t fall, or rather, I don’t want to fall. It’s very hard for me to imagine that I’m not going to see you anymore, that we’re not going to talk anymore. I know you were suffering and that it’s for the best, but you left too soon. We still had a lot left to enjoy together,” Messi wrote in the opening lines of his tribute.

In the comments, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a supportive message for the Argentine star: “Huge hug to you and your loved ones in this difficult moment, Leo. Stay strong.”