Gary Lineker laments Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit, contrasts it with Lionel Messi’s farewell
Football
In a Times of India report published on October 7, 2026, Gary Lineker said he was sad over the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's international journey, contrasting it with Lionel Messi's heartfelt farewell with Argentina.
Lineker said Messi received an emotional send-off while Ronaldo's exit was steeped in controversy, and he called for a more fitting tribute to Ronaldo's legacy, recognising his significant impact on football.
