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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…

Lionel Messi doubts he will play 'much longer' after father's death

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