India, Aug. 12 -- Argentina national football team icon and Barcelona FC legend Lionel Messi has posted a deeply emotional tribute following the tragic passing of his father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi, at 68. The Inter Miami captain shared a heartbreaking letter detailing his inner struggles during the FIFA World Cup campaign as his father battled illness back home. In a moving display of sportsmanship and mutual respect, longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo commented on the social media post to send his condolences and support to the Messi family.

Lionel Messi Shares Heartbreaking World Cup Details In Tribute To Jorge Messi

In his emotional statement, Messi opened up about how difficult it was to play without his father present in t...