Cristiano’s message of support for Lindsey Vonn after injury | OneFootball

The world of sports was moved after the exchange of messages between two elite legends: Cristiano Ronaldo and Lindsey Vonn. The Portuguese star decided to send words of encouragement to the American skier after the serious accident she suffered at the Milan – Cortina D’Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympic Games. “Champions are defined by the moments they win and the moments when they refuse to give up. The mountains you conquered were never greater than the strength you carry. Keep fighting, legends always rise again,” CR7 expressed in a message that quickly went viral.

Vonn’s response, at 41 years old and winner of three Olympic medals (gold and bronze in Vancouver 2010 and bronze in Pyeongchang 2018), was not long in coming. The athlete, visibly moved by the footballer’s gesture, confessed: “Coming from you, this means a lot.” This support comes at the most difficult moment of her career, after she was at the center of one of the most impactful images of the Olympic event during the women’s downhill final.

The severity of the accident on the slope was extreme, causing her a tibia fracture and multiple severe injuries to her left leg. According to Agencia Noticias Argentinas, Vonn had to undergo five emergency surgeries and there was even a real risk of amputation. The athlete herself acknowledged the magnitude of the situation: “My injury was much more severe than a simple broken leg… If I hadn’t previously torn my anterior cruciate ligament… Dr. Tom Hackett wouldn’t have been there to save my leg.”

Despite the traumatic episode, the support from international figures like Ronaldo reinforces the American’s “legend” status, as she now faces a long recovery process after coming close to losing one of her limbs in high-level competition.

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