Messi expresses doubt over football future after father's death
Lionel Messi has said he is uncertain how much longer he will keep playing football following the death of his father and longtime agent, Jorge, who died last week at 68 after a long illness.
Argentine football great Lionel Messi shared an emotional tribute on social media to his father, Jorge, who passed away last week at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness.
Jorge Messi was not only his son's father but also served as his agent from the time Messi was 14 years old, remaining a constant presence throughout one of the most celebrated careers in football history.
In his post, the 39-year-old Messi expressed deep uncertainty about his future, both personally and professionally. "I don't know what I'm going to do without you," he wrote. "I don't know how to carry on. I used to just play football, and now I'm really not sure if I'll carry on doing it for much longer."
The loss appears to have profoundly affected Messi, raising questions about whether it might influence any decision regarding the continuation of his playing career. No further details about his plans have been made public at this stage.
More information is expected to follow as the situation develops.
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