Lionel Messi hints at retirement after father’s death, writes open letter, ‘Now, I have serious doubts…’
Lionel Messi shares an emotional tribute to his late father, Jorge, expressing disbelief over his passing. He reflects on their close relationship, the pain of not having him at the World Cup, and his doubts about continuing his football career without his father by his side.
Lionel Messi has penned an emotional open letter to his late father, Jorge Messi, revealing his father's passing on August 8th. The World Cup-winning footballer expressed his disbelief and disbelief over his father's death, feeling as though life without him is impossible. He acknowledged his father's suffering but claimed his death was premature.
Messi recalled his father's desire for him to continue playing, even just days before the FIFA World Cup 2026. His father's health had worsened, and he couldn't attend the tournament. Despite Messi's best efforts to push himself further, he could no longer ignore the severity of the situation. Messi wrote about missing his father's messages after every match, realizing the situation had worsened.
During the final, his father believed they had lost on penalties, unable to discuss the actual outcome together. Messi reflected on their close relationship, remembering their daily conversations and their father's commitment to attending every match. He promised to raise his children with the same values his parents instilled in him, honoring their legacy.
Most notably, Messi hinted at potentially retiring from football, expressing serious doubts about continuing to play.
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