Published Aug 12, 2026, 10:49 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Lionel Messi: Legendary Argentina forward hints at retirement following death of his father Jorge
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Lionel Messi has admitted he has doubts over whether he will continue his playing career following the death of his father, Jorge, saying, "I don't know how to carry on." Jorge Messi, who was also his son's long-time agent, died at the age of 68 on Saturday following a long illness. Lionel Messi travelled to Argentina for his father's funeral and missed his side's Leagues Cup defeat to Monterrey.