Cristiano Ronaldo's Tantrum in Lionel Messi's Shadow Would Be Sad Ending for Great Who Can't Let Go

Cristiano Ronaldo's tantrum in Lionel Messi's shadow would be sad ending for great who can't let go

Before Lionel Messi's dream Argentina farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a near 2,000-word screed on his walkout from the Portugal national team. It really doesn't have to be like this.

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s contrasting farewells highlight football's great dichotomy

While Lionel Messi was serenaded in an emotional Buenos Aires farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo engaged in a bitter online dispute following his departure from the Portugal squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo's final roll of dice over Portugal standoff collided with his worst-nightmare situation

Man Utd legend Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal legacy has been impacted at the same time as Lionel Messi bowed out of Argentina on a high note.