Brazilian football legend, Ronaldo has congratulated Argentinian football sensation, Lionel Messi on his side’s clinching of the World Cup trophy.
The older Ronaldo whose full name is Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, took to his Instagram page to pen a tribute to Messi.
He wrote: “futebol deste cara joga pra escanteio qualquer rivalidade – até mesmo a histórica entre Brasil e Argentina. Vi muito brasileiro – e gente do mundo inteiro – torcendo por @leomessi nesta final eletrizante. Uma despedida à altura do gênio que, muito além de craque da Copa, capitaneou uma era.
Imagino a festa no céu do meu amigo Diego. Aqui, somos milhões de todas as nacionalidades a te aplaudir de pé. Parabéns, Messi!”
Google Translation: “This guy’s soccer plays to the fullest any rivalry – even the history between Brazil and Argentina. I saw a lot of Brazilians – and people from all over the world – cheering for @leomessi in this electrifying final. A farewell at the height of the genius who, far beyond being a Cup champion, skippered an era. I imagine my friend Diego’s party in heaven. Here, we are millions of all nationalities standing ovation for you. Congratulations, Messi”
