Cristiano Ronaldo praises Lionel Messi’s legacy after Argentina retirement

Lionel Messi ended his illustrious international career with a 3-0 victory against Benin at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, drawing warm public praise from longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo for a tenure with the Argentina national team.The 39-year-old forward marked his 208th and final appearance in the blue-and-white shirt during the night fixture, contributing a goal and two assists to cap off a career that spans over two decades, according to reporting by NOS.