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Lionel Messi published an open letter to his late father, Jorge Messi, expressing grief and admitting he’s unsure how much longer he’ll continue playing football; the note reflects how his father’s death has prompted soul-searching and comes as Messi remains under contract with Inter Miami with no retirement announcement yet.
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.
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.
Messi posted an emotional message after Argentina’s 1-0 extra-time World Cup final loss to Spain, calling the pain ‘immense’ but thanking fans and praising his teammates, suggesting this could be his last World Cup; Spain’s Ferran Torres scored the winner, while Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni fought tears at a tearful post-match press conference, and the group reflected on two consecutive World Cup finals.
Argentina and Lionel Messi left MetLife Stadium without any post-match interviews after a 1-0 World Cup final loss to Spain, with players exiting through a back door to avoid the mixed zone; only coach Lionel Scaloni spoke publicly. FIFA may fine the team for failing to designate players for media duties, and questions linger about Scaloni’s future as his contract expires later this year.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal; after the final whistle, Lamine Yamal shared an emotional hug with Lionel Messi on the pitch, symbolizing a generational bridge as Messi reflects on his legendary career and Yamal’s rise.
Spain’s Lamine Yamal says he’s ready to play for Spain and would rather beat his childhood hero Lionel Messi than back down from the challenge, praising Messi as the best and aiming to win the World Cup for Spain.
Ahead of the World Cup final, Lionel Messi pledges that Argentina will give their all to win, highlighting the team's focus, preparation and national pride.
Argentina survived a tense semifinal vs England, with Enzo Fernández leveling late and Lautaro Martínez heading in from a Messi cross in stoppage time to seal a 2-1 win and reach the World Cup final for the second straight tournament.
Luxury customization brand Caviar has pre-announced a Lionel Messi–themed Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, with hand-painted cloisonné enamel and 24-karat gold accents. Only 19 units will be made, starting at $13,130 for the 256GB model, sold ahead of Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra reveal.
MLS returns from a six-week World Cup pause to a crowded schedule as 30 teams chase playoff spots and Leagues Cup congestion intensifies. The comeback storylines include Son Heung-min's continued goal drought with LAFC, Sebastian Berhalter's looming Vancouver contract, Orlando City's World Cup-boosted push with Crépeau, Ojeda, Pasalic and Griezmann, Paraguay stars like Almirón returning to MLS, Petar Musa's influential form at FC Dallas, and Messi's ongoing presence and potential retirement considerations with Inter Miami, setting the stage for a pivotal stretch of the season.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal—who once shared a bath for a UNICEF charity calendar—will clash in the 2026 World Cup final after Messi's late comeback win over England, marking a symbolic generational passing of the torch on football's biggest stage.