Lionel Messi says he is not sure how much longer he will continue playing football after the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Multiple outlets report that the Argentine captain posts an emotional message in which he reflects on how hard it feels to imagine going on without him.
The reports describe Jorge Messi as both Messi’s father and, at times, his agent, and note that Jorge died last week at age 68. Several outlets also cite Messi’s statement that he “doesn’t know what” he will do without his father and that he has “serious doubts” about continuing to play for much longer.
Some coverage frames the remarks as a hint toward retirement, while others focus more narrowly on Messi’s uncertainty without a declared timeline. One outlet also recalls that Jorge Messi’s unusual absence during June’s World Cup period had drawn attention, providing additional context to his later public comments.
Overall, all sources agree Messi’s message is a personal tribute and a sign of uncertainty about his immediate football future, coming amid his father’s death and his grief.
