Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, expressing his support for the Argentine star and his family. Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message to Lionel Messi following the death of the Argentine superstar’s father, Jorge Messi. AdvertisementAdvertisementJorge Messi, 68, died after a long illness, with Lionel Messi publicly paying tribute to his father in an emotional statement shared on Wednesday. Cristiano Ronaldo sends support to Lionel MessiRonaldo commented on Messi’s Instagram post, offering his condolences and support to the Argentine during the difficult period. AdvertisementAdvertisementJorge was not only Messi’s father but also his long-time representative and one of the key figures behind his development as a footballer.