Messi uncertain about future in football after father's passing

"I only played football and now I have quite a few doubts about whether I’ll keep doing it for much longer," said Lionel Messi in a statement.

Messi released an emotional statement on Wednesday addressed to his late father, Jorge, who died at 68 years old last week.

After Lionel Messi's father Jorge passed away, there are new questions about the Argentina and Inter Miami star's future in soccer.

Lionel Messi shared a tribute to his late father, Jorge, on social media on Wednesday, opening up about how difficult it was to lead Argentina to the World Cup final and expressing uncertainty about whether he will continue playing soccer. “I don't know what I'm going to do without you,” the post said in Spanish, shared on Messi's Instagram. Jorge Messi — who played a fundamental role in the soccer star's career, serving as his agent and managing his business affairs — died Saturday.

Argentina superstar and inspiration behind his country's 2022 World Cup victory Lionel Messi said Wednesday he has "serious doubts" about continuing to play football for "much longer" after the death of his father Jorge Messi. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," Messi, 39, wrote in a message on social media.

Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week at age of 68 Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longer Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week. Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness. Continue reading...

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

Lionel Messi says he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football in an emotional tribute after his father's death.

Lionel Messi has admitted he has doubts over whether he will continue his playing career following the death of his father, Jorge, saying, "I don't know how to carry on."