‘All my respect’ – Ronaldo celebrates Messi after Argentina retirement

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine captain’s final appearance for the national team.

Messi ended his international career on Tuesday night after helping Argentina secure a 3-0 friendly victory over Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires.

The 39-year-old scored one of Argentina’s goals and provided two assists as he bowed out after more than two decades of
representing his country.

Messi, regarded as one of football’s greatest-ever players, described the occasion as “the saddest day of my career” as he brought an emotional chapter of his career to a close.

Ronaldo, who shared one of football’s most celebrat...