{
  "id": 672928,
  "title": "Ronaldo sends message of support to Messi following father’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/ronaldo-sends-message-of-support-to-messi-following-fathers-death",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-12T14:32:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/ronaldo-sends-message-of-support-to-messi-following-fathers-death-1.500638836"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has died at the age of 68 after a long illness. Jorge played a significant role in his son's life and career, serving as his agent from a young age.\n\nMessi has expressed his grief and uncertainty about his future in football following his father's death. He wrote that he has \"serious doubts\" about continuing to play football for much longer, stating \"I don't know what I'll do without you, I don't know how to go on.\"\n\nCristiano Ronaldo has offered a message of support to Messi during this difficult time, putting their rivalry aside. Messi's contract with Inter Miami runs until the end of the 2028 season.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}