Messi doubts playing 'for much longer' after father's death
Football legend Lionel Messi doubts his playing career will last "much longer" following the recent death of his father.
Lionel Messi, 39, has expressed uncertainty about the length of his football career after the recent passing of his father, Jorge, who died while the soccer star and Argentina were competing in the FIFA World Cup final. Messi, who is under contract with Inter Miami until 2028, took to social media to mourn the loss of his father and share his doubts about continuing his professional football journey.
In his emotional tribute, Messi described the impact his father had on his life and career, stating that he does not know how to proceed without him.
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