Lionel Messi doubts he will play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi doubts his playing career will last “much longer” following the recent death of his father. Jorge Messi passed away on Saturday at the age of 68 after being hospitalised during this summer's World Cup. Lionel Messi, 39, posted a statement on social media on Wednesday saying he “does not know how to carry on.” “All I ever did was play football, and now I have a fair few doubts as to…
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi expressed his doubts about his career lasting much longer after the recent passing of his father, Jorge Messi. The 39-year-old Argentine soccer star posted a heartfelt statement on social media, expressing his struggle to come to terms with his father's death. Jorge, who was 68 at the time of his death, had been hospitalized during the recent World Cup.
The statement detailed the emotional toll of having his father pass away while Messi was preparing for the final. Messi revealed that he had pushed himself to the limit to ensure his father could watch a match, even though he couldn't feel right physically. He also mentioned that his father's happiness came from seeing his family thriving, particularly his children.
Messi expressed his inability to carry on without his father, stating that he would miss him deeply. Despite the pain, he emphasized that his father's presence would always be felt, particularly in raising his children, as he is teaching and raising them as his father had done for him.
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