Global FootballUpdated November 7

Kooora says Messi hadn't publicly responded to Ronaldo's retirement

After Ronaldo announced his international retirement, Kooora noted who was missing from the public farewells: Messi. The comparison lands because Ronaldo had previously left a message of respect on Messi’s farewell post after his final Argentina match against Benin, and sent condolences when Messi’s father died. At the time Kooora published its report, Messi had not made a similar public gesture toward Ronaldo. The outlet says the absence prompted discussion; publicly, at least, the gestures it points to have so far gone one way.

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