Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo has hailed Lionel Messi after captaining Argentina to World Cup glory, saying the veteran’s brilliance puts any rivalries aside.
Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo has hailedafter captaining Argentina to World Cup glory, saying the veteran’s brilliance puts any rivalries aside.
Messi scored twice in the remarkable final with France on Sunday which stood level at 2-2 after 90 minutes and was even again after extra-time at 3-3. Argentina eventually triumphed on penalties and Messi finally got his hands on the World Cup at 35 years old, winning the Golden Ball for player of the tournament in the process as he scored seven goals and provided three assists along the way.
There seemed to be little but admiration and congratulations for Messi after his spectacular triumph alongside his compatriots, even from his South American rivals. Brazil and Argentina have always been fierce competitors, but Ronaldo says that is insignificant when it comes to hailing the great man with the World Cup in his hands.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.
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