Off the PitchThe GuardianUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Messi doubts future after father's death
Lionel Messi is questioning how much longer he will play after the loss of his father.
L. Messi
player
Who
Lionel Messi
What
Expressed doubts about continuing career
When
Wednesday
What happened. Lionel Messi said he has doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father, Jorge, last week.
- Jorge Messi died aged 68 in Rosario after a long illness.
- Messi's comments came on Wednesday, days after the loss.
“quite a few doubts”
— Lionel Messi
The football world watches closely as Messi weighs his future amid personal tragedy.
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