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August 12, 2026
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Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death

Messi says not certain to play "much longer" after father's death

"I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on," Messi wrote..

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Lionel Messi, the inspiration behind Argentina's 2022 World Cup victory, has expressed serious doubts about continuing his football career for much longer following the recent death of his father, Jorge Messi.

  • Messi, 39, admitted he doesn't know how to proceed without his father, who also served as his agent.
  • The superstar footballer made these comments on social media after his father's passing last week at the age of 68.
  • Jorge Messi's health concerns had previously led to his unusual absence from the 2026 World Cup in June.

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