Messi writes emotional letter to late father amid career uncertainty

Lionel Messi wrote a heartfelt letter to his late father, Jorge, detailing his struggles following the 2026 World Cup. Jorge Messi passed away on August 8 at the age of 68 after a long illness. In the letter, Messi expressed his doubts about continuing his soccer career and reflected on the World Cup experience, where Argentina reached the final but lost to Spain. He struggled to cope with his father's absence during the tournament and has not decided if he will participate in future competitions like the 2028 Copa America or the 2030 World Cup.

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