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Lionel Messi questions football future after father's death FAST-MOVING

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi has expressed deep uncertainty regarding his professional future following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at age 68 after a long illness.

In an emotional tribute shared on social media, Messi reflected on his father's role as his lifelong guide, friend, and agent. He revealed that he played the 2026 World Cup final while facing significant physical and emotional exhaustion, motivated by the hope of winning the trophy for his father. Messi noted that he had been struggling with the reality of his father's declining health throughout the tournament.

Following a private funeral in Rosario, Messi returned to the United States with his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children. Inter Miami has granted him permission to be absent for an indefinite period to grieve with his family. The loss has prompted Messi to publicly question whether he will continue playing professional football for much longer.

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Antonela Roccuzzo · Guillermo Hoyos · Inter Miami · Inter Miami CF · Jorge Messi · Lionel Messi · Rosario

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