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Lionel Messi says he isn’t sure how much longer he’ll play after the death of his father Jorge, who was by his side throughout his career; the loss followed an emotionally charged World Cup, and though Messi is under contract with Inter Miami through 2028, his future this season remains uncertain.
Lionel Messi, after the death of his father Jorge Messi, posted that he doubts he’ll keep playing for long, despite his Inter Miami contract through 2028. The Argentina captain reflected on his father’s crucial role as father, friend and agent, and vowed to honor him in raising his children. The news comes as Argentina failed to defend their World Cup title won in 2022, with Messi returning from the World Cup 2026 run and attending a private funeral in Perez near Rosario.
Lionel Messi says he is questioning how long he will continue playing football after the death of his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi, who died at 68. Messi spoke of the crucial support his father provided throughout his career, noted that his World Cup appearance was influenced by his dad’s wishes, and said he will honor his memory by raising his children, even as he processes his grief.
Lionel Messi said he isn’t sure how much longer he will play football after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who had been his longtime agent. In emotional posts, Messi thanked his father and hinted he may not continue playing for much longer. Jorge, 68, died after a long illness and a private funeral was held in Rosario. Messi, who captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and later helped them reach the 2026 final before returning to Inter Miami, described his heartbreak and the struggle of continuing his career without his father by his side.
Messi will miss Inter Miami's Leagues Cup Matchday 2 against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge; he plans to travel to Rosario to bid farewell. With Messi out, Suarez suspended and Berterame's availability unclear due to concussion protocol, Miami must chase a victory without their captain.
Jorge Messi, 68, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime adviser, died after an illness, with a Buenos Aires clinic confirming the death; UNICEF mourned his passing, and his health had been a topic during the 2026 World Cup.
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, has died at age 68.
Jorge Messi, 68, father of Lionel Messi, died in a Rosario clinic after a long illness; a cause of death wasn’t disclosed. He helped shape Lionel’s early career and life, including the family’s move to Barcelona, and Lionel said the family is in a difficult moment as he continues his career with Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, tying Miroslav Klose for the most World Cup goals, while his father Jorge Messi is reportedly under medical supervision for a health-related condition; the family asked for privacy, and Argentina’s group-stage fixtures continue against Austria and Jordan.
Jorge Messi is dealing with a health-related situation and is under medical supervision, with the family asking for privacy and contesting media speculation. Lionel Messi, who was emotional after Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria, later completed a hat-trick to tie Miroslav Klose for the all-time World Cup goals record. Argentina's next group games are against Austria on 22 June (18:00 BST) and Jordan on 28 June (03:00 BST).