Lionel Messi: To play football after my father passed away
Lionel Messi expressed doubts about playing football after the death of his father Jorge Messi.
Lionel Messi: To play football after my father passed away
According to Bbc.
Background
Lionel Messi captains the 2022 World Cup winning team Argentina and plays as a key player for Inter Miami club team. His father, Jorge Messi, was his agent during the crucial moments of his career, thus his passing marks a major turning point in Messi's playing career.
Why this matters
The death of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, is a momentous event that changes his life and future in football. Looking at Messi's mindset, he is in doubt about how to play without his dad's support, which could affect his match performance and overall future of the season.
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- Lionel Messi: To play football after my father passed away.
- Lionel Messi expressed doubts about playing football after the death of his father Jorge Messi.
- Lionel Messi not sure he will play football for 'much longer' after father's death - BBC Sport.
Lionel Messi has expressed doubts about playing football after the death of his father Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi died last week after a long illness, just after his 68th birthday. His father was Messi's agent on his 14th birthday and watched him become one of the world's greatest players.
"I don't know what I'll do," says eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi. He wrote on social media: "I don't know how I will continue. I thought I would play football, but now I doubt if I can do this for much longer. You were always by my side. We were so close, why don't you wait a few more days, so that we can finish this together?"
Annaka, who won the World Cup in 2022, lost the 2026 World Cup final 1–0 to Spain and subsequently returned to his club side Inter Miami. After Jorge Messi died in a hospital in Rosario, where he lived with his son, Messi returned home with his family. After his death, a private funeral was held on Sunday at a cemetery in Perez, on the outskirts of Rosario.
"Dad, can't believe you're gone," says Messi. "It's unbelievable to me, or I don't want to believe it. It's so hard when I think I'll never see you again. I know, when you're sick, it's better, but you're gone too soon. We should still be very happy.
At World Cup 2022, Messi cried over something completely unrelated to football when he scored the first goal in a 3-0 win over Algeria. A statement released by his family said George was facing a "health related situation". Messi added: "You asked me to play in one last World Cup, but you got worse a few days before the match. You're not always in a match, but mom said you should be good and you can travel. I told you we'll come eventually. After a match, I waited for your message and then I realized how bad the situation was. After that, whenever I wanted to go to a match, you were gone. If I win it, I'll give you a new trophy. But this time, I tried to push my body through all the limits, but I couldn't really feel it.
Messi will be making his sixth appearance at the 2026 World Cup as a player. He has made eight appearances in the competition, scoring eight goals and providing four assists. After Messi's emotional tribute, Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo sent a message to his friends. "A lot of love to you and your family during these difficult times," the 41-year-old said. Inter Miami icon and footballer David Beckham said: "We are with you and your family, Leo, always."
What happens next
Messi, after the death of his father, is forced to think more about playing football. He will have to make decisions to continue at Inter Miami, and how his mindset and family support will affect these decisions will be key.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Lionel Messi's father die?
Jorge Messi died last week.
Can Lionel Messi play football?
Messi says he has doubts about playing football after his father's death.
Who is Messi's father?
Jorge Messi is the father and agent of Lionel Messi.
Which team does Messi play for?
Lionel Messi is currently playing with Inter Miami.
When will Messi play after his father dies?
After Messi's father passed away, there is no word on when he will play.
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