Ronaldo on Messi: A story that will last forever

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to his sporting rival, Lionel Messi, and heaped praise on the Argentine superstar, a day after his final match in an Argentina shirt.

Messi wrote on Instagram about his final appearance for Argentina, while Ronaldo sent him a heartfelt message.

Messi scored a goal as Argentina beat Benin 3-0. Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Paz scored from assists by Messi.

Ronaldo wrote that Messi's legend would last forever.

“Leo, so many years representing your country and a story that will last forever. All my respect for what you have achieved with Argentina. I embrace you,” Ronaldo wrote.