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Cristiano Ronaldo’s reply to Messi becomes most-liked Instagram comment
Cristiano Ronaldo's condolence message to Lionel Messi after the death of his father Jorge has become the most-liked comment ever on Instagram, crossing 6.4 million likes in under three days, NDTV Sports…
The Story in Brief
Cristiano Ronaldo's condolence message to Lionel Messi after the death of his father Jorge has become the most-liked comment ever on Instagram, crossing 6.4 million likes in under three days, NDTV Sports reports. The Portuguese star wrote: "A huge hug to you and yours in these tough times, Leo. Much strength." His earlier reply to Kylian Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer had held the previous record.
Messi's father Jorge died in Rosario at 68, ABP Live reports. Messi shared an emotional tribute on Instagram, saying his father had urged him to play in the 2026 World Cup but his condition worsened just before the tournament. Neymar also offered support, commenting: "Much strength for you and your family, big hug."
The Indian Opinion
The narratives of an unending Ronaldo-Messi rivalry keep getting punctured by real-life decency. Both men, whose on-field battles fuelled a decade of fan toxicity, have shown grace in private grief. But the frenzy over a comment's like count risks cheapening a genuine human moment. The real test: will critics who trade in manufactured hatred now pause, or will they spin this as a PR move too? Watch how fans frame it in the coming week – that will tell us more about sport's culture than any record.
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