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Argentina star Messi not certain to play “much longer” after father’s death

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Argentina star Messi not certain to play “much longer” after father’s death
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera1 hrs ago
Argentina star Messi not certain to play “much longer” after father’s death
Former Barcelona and PSG star Lionel Messi, who won the 2022 World Cup, hints at retirement following the death of his father.
Irish News
Irish News26 mins ago
Lionel Messi unsure if he will play ‘for much longer’ after death of his father
Jorge Messi died on Saturday in hospital in his hometown of Rosario following a long illness. He had previously acted as his son’s agent.
Punch
Punch26 mins ago
I doubt I’ll keep playing football without you, Messi mourns father
Lionel Messi expresses profound grief over his father Jorge’s death, casting doubt on his football career. Read his emotional tribute and future uncertaint
Vanguard
Vanguard46 mins ago
Messi says not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has hinted that he may soon retire from football following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
Lionel Messi ‘not sure’ if he will play much longer as he pays emotional tribute after father’s death
Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, died at the age of 68 last week after battling a long illness
RTÉ News
RTÉ News1 hrs ago
Messi unsure on extending career after father's death
Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
ESPN
ESPN1 hrs ago
Lionel Messi pays tribute to late father Jorge for impact on his career in Instagram post
Lionel Messi pays tribute to late father Jorge for impact on his career in Instagram post  ESPN
Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father
Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week at age of 68 Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longer Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week. Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city
'I couldn't': Lionel Messi's first post since his father's death
Lionel Messi has broken his silence following the death of his father Jorge, sharing an emotional tribute that reveals the depth of his grief. The Argentina captain reflected on their final World Cup dream, the messages he missed after every match and his uncertainty about continuing his career. Messi also remembered J
The Athletic
The Athletic1 hrs ago
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
‘I don’t know how to move forward’: Messi unsure over future after father’s death
Despite his grief, the Inter Miami forward pledged to honour his father's memory through parenting his own children.
Marca
Marca1 hrs ago
Lionel Messi's ambiguous message about retirement saddens fans as he delivers heartbreaking farewell to father Jorge
Lionel Messi's ambiguous message about retirement saddens fans as he delivers heartbreaking farewell to father Jorge  MARCA
Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said he is unsure how much longer he will continue playing football as he posted an emotional tribute after his father's death.
Lionel Messi says not certain to play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said on Wednesday (Aug 12) he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.Messi's father, Jorge, died last week aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness."I don't know what I'm going to do without you. I don't know how to
The Sun
The Sun2 hrs ago
‘You left too soon’ – Lionel Messi shares heartbreaking statement after death of dad Jorge, 68
LIONEL MESSI shared a heartbreaking statement following the death of his dad. Jorge, 68, passed away after a long illness last week. He died at a clinic in Rosario where he had been undergoing medical treatment. And now Messi has taken to Instagram with a touching message for Jorge. Messi posted the emotional open lett
Africa News
Africa News2 days ago
Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father in Rosario
Messi and his family had traveled from Miami on a private plane and were escorted by a police motorcade to a Rosario cemetery, where a private family wake was held before the burial early on Sunday. Messi's father Jorge Messi died Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at age 68.
The National
The National2 days ago
MLS salaries 2026: How much does Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami?
MLS salaries 2026: How much does Lionel Messi earn at Inter Miami?  thenationalnews.com
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father, Jorge
ROSARIO, Argentina (AFP) -- Argentina soccer icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father Jorge, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner touched down on a private flight from Miami late on Saturday with
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline2 days ago
Messi misses Miami defeat after death of father
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father, as his team-mates led tributes before and during the match.
The Rio Times
The Rio Times2 days ago
Jorge Messi Dies at 68; Family Holds Private Wake in Rosario
Jorge Messi dies at 68 in Rosario; family holds private wake. Lionel Messi returns from the US to say goodbye. He was the father and manager who built a football dynasty.
Lionel Messi Seen for First Time Since Father's Death After Returning to Rosario
Lionel Messi Seen for First Time Since Father's Death After Returning to Rosario  Sports Illustrated
CTV News
CTV News2 days ago
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father Jorge at private ceremony in Argentina
A private ceremony with close family and a few Argentina teammates took place at a cemetery in the town of Perez, adjacent to Rosario, later Sunday.
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career
Private ceremony with close family and a few teammates takes place at a cemetery in the town of Pérez. Leer más
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie3 days ago
Lionel Messi bids farewell to father Jorge at a private funeral in Argentina
A private funeral ceremony with a few teammates from the Argentine national squad is scheduled to take place at a cemetery in the town of Perez, adjacent to Rosario, today.
Reuters
Reuters4 days ago
Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina
Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina  Reuters
The Mirror
The Mirror4 days ago
Lionel Messi's father, 68, dies as tragic news confirmed in club statement
Jorge Messi, a businessman and agent for his superstar footballer son, Lionel, had been ill for a significant period of time and passed away on Friday in his home city of Rosario, Argentina
The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire4 days ago
Father Of Soccer Legend Lionel Messi Dead At 68
Jorge Messi, father of Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi, died Friday night in Rosario, Argentina, at the age of 68, the Messi family confirmed to Reuters. The elder Messi died at a medical clinic in his hometown following a lengthy illness, spending his final months moving between the facility and his home beside h
GB News
GB News🏁 first to report4 days ago
GB News’ Ben Leo flooded with support after heartbreaking father admission: ‘I haven’t seen him since I was 10’
GB News’ Ben Leo flooded with support after heartbreaking father admission: ‘I haven’t seen him since I was 10’  gbnews.com