Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo has hailed Lionel Messi after leading Argentina to win the 2022 World Cup.
Lionel Messi scored twice in the remarkable final with France on Sunday which stood level at 2-22 after 90 minutes and was even again after extra time at 3-3.
Ronaldo took to social media to celebrate Messi’s feat.
The 46-year-old wrote on Twitter:
“This guy’s football throws any rivalry to the corner. I saw a lot of Brazilians – and people from all over the world – rooting for Messi in this electrifying final. A farewell worthy of the genius who, far beyond being a World Cup star, captained an era. Congratulations Messi!”
O futebol deste cara joga pra escanteio qualquer rivalidade. Vi muito brasileiro – e gente do mundo inteiro – torcendo pelo Messi nesta final eletrizante. Uma despedida à altura do gênio que, muito além de craque da Copa, capitaneou uma era.
Parabéns, Messi! pic.twitter.com/djwuKJzexa
— Ronaldo Nazário (@Ronaldo) December 18, 2022
