C. Ronaldo on Pepe's departure: the most important thing is that you earned my respect.

2024-08-09 12:26 © scanpix

Cristiano Ronaldo, the pride of Portuguese football, reacted to the retirement of his former teammate Pepe.

Yesterday, the 41-year-old defender announced that he is hanging up his boots.

"There are no words to describe what you mean to me.

We have won everything on the football field, but the greatest achievement is the friendship and the respect you have earned from me.

You are exceptional, my brother. Thank you very much,” wrote C. Ronaldo.