Ronaldo’s Georgina and Messi’s Antonela Have Contrasting World Cup Messages

Ronaldo’s Georgina and Messi’s Antonela Have Contrasting World Cup Messages

Ibitoye Shittu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM
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  • Cristian Ronaldo's partner Georgina was not happy after Portugal were beaten by Morocco
  • The Spanish model blamed Fernando Santos for not starting her lover in the quarter-final
  • Lionel Messi's wife Antonela was glad her husband laid his hands on the World Cup trophy

Cristiano Ronaldo's partner, Georgina Rodriguez and Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo had contrasting World Cup messages for their partners, with one being happy and the other livid.

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar will go as one of the best tournaments so far in the history of the competition, and many surprising results were recorded.

One of the biggest upsets in the Gulf nation was Saudi Arabia beating mighty Argentina in their first group game.

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Lionel Messi and his teammates celebrating winning the FIFA World Cup. Photo by Ian MacNicol.
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Fans all over the world were stunned with the result, even though the South Americans came back stronger to win their remaining games and claim the world football title.

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Many footballers went to Qatar with their partners, while some took their parents along.

Ronaldo's partner upset at coach

After Portugal's defeat against Morocco in the quarter-final, Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez was angry with coach Fernando Santos for not starting her lover, according to a post at the time from Sports Brief on Facebook.

“Today, your friend and coach made the wrong decision," the post is translated as saying. "That friend for whom you have so many words of admiration and respect. You can't underestimate the best player in the world; the most powerful weapon.”

Messi's wife on the other hand, praised her husband for the fighting spirit he showed against France in the final of the World Cup, according to a post spotted on Facebook.

Roccuzzo lauds husband for tenacity

Roccuzzo posted a positive message after her husband's success with La Albiceleste, indicating he had been an inspiration.

“Thank you for teaching us to never give up; you have to fight to the end. Finally world champions!” the post is translated as saying.

Messi bags millions from Instagram

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how Messi was earning mega millions after the 2022 World Cup, thanks to endorsement deals and sponsorships through social media platform Instagram.

The veteran played an influential role in Argentina's journey to glory, as he helped the South Americans win the global football showpiece for the first time since 1986.

La Albiceleste came up against defending champions France in the final of the tournament last December, with the Paris Saint-Germain attacker netting a brace.

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