Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was left devastated after the loss of his father Jorge Messi, who played a key role in his career.
The football legend was supported by fans and peers in his tough phase, including his career rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese icon sent message of love to Messi as he shared a not on the death of his father.
In an Instagram post shared on August 12, Messi penned a letter to his later father.
Ronaldo commented on the post expressing his support for the fellow athlete writing “A huge hug to you and your loved ones during these difficult times, Leo.”
In the lengthy post, Messi expressed his grief and shared that he would miss his father, who had never missed a match he played.
Jorge Messi played a significant role in his son’s career and also remained a representative of him.
The athlete’e father was 68 when he passed away in a hospital in Rosario, while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.