The Athletic
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Lionel Messi unsure playing career will last 'much longer' after death of his father, Jorge
Lionel Messi has spoken of his doubts over continuing his playing career “for much longer” following the death of his father, Jorge.Jorge Messi passed away, aged 68, on August 8. The Messi family had released a statement on June 18, during the World Cup, saying that he was “experiencing health issues” and “under close medical attention.”After Argentina’s group-stage win over Algeria, Messi said his emotional reaction to scoring two goals was due to “some difficult, complicated days.”The 39-year-old posted an emotional statement on his social media feeds on Wednesday, saying he “does not know how to carry on” following the death of his father, who played a significant role in his son’s career, having served as his agent and business manager.“All I ever did was play football, and now I have
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