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·12 August 2026

Lionel Messi unsure how long he will continue after his father’s death

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Lionel Messi has signalled uncertainty over how long he will keep playing following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday aged 68.

The player said in a post that he does not know what he will do without him and has many doubts about continuing for long. He added that his father had been by his side from the start.

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Jorge Messi died in a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. The message was published on Wednesday, four days after his passing.

Messi, 39, is an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner and plays in MLS for Inter Miami.

His words leave open the possibility of retirement, with his immediate future left unclear.

Source: L'Équipe

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