Ronaldo, the Brazilian legend, praised Lionel Messi after the two enjoyed a touching moment at the FIFA Best ceremony on Monday night.
Messi was named FIFA Best Player this week in Paris, defeating Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema.
Ronaldo praised Messi for Argentina’s win in the 2022 FIFA World Cup during their embrace at the FIFA Best event.
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Last December, Messi led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
“Congratulations on the World Cup, very lovely, eh?” Ronaldo told Messi (via GiveMeSport). You’ve earned it. I’m extremely thrilled for you…”