Following the death of his father Jorge Messi at the age of 68 in early August, Lionel Messi reflected on their close relationship. “Dad, I still can’t believe you’re gone,” he began in an Aug. 12 statement, translated from Spanish. “I know you were suffering and that this is for the best, but you left too soon. We still had so much left to enjoy together.” The athlete also detailed his experience in the 2026 World Cup, including how his father encouraged him to play, but that his health took a turn for the worse immediately before the tournament began, preventing him from attending any games. Messi shared that the loss has left him questioning how much longer he wants to continue his soccer career without his father by his side. Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/videos/2510734403857/lionel-messi-says-hes-unsure-hell-play-soccer-much-longer-after-his-dads-death
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