Lionel Messi has raised fresh questions about his football future following the death of his father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi.
The Argentina captain shared an emotional tribute to his late father on Wednesday, saying he was struggling to imagine life without him. Messi also admitted that he now has doubts about how much longer he will continue playing football.
Jorge Messi died last week at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, following a long illness. He played an important role in his son's career and served as Messi's representative and adviser for many years.
Messi, 39, revealed that his father's health had affected him during the 2026 World Cup. He said one of the reasons he continued playing in the tournament was to fulfil his father's wish to see him compete.
Argentina reached the World Cup final but lost to Spain, leaving Messi without another World Cup title. He later reflected on how difficult the tournament had been emotionally as his father's condition deteriorated.
The Inter Miami star has now returned to the United States after spending time with his family following his father's death. His comments have sparked speculation about whether he could be approaching the final stage of his legendary playing career.
However, Messi has not announced his retirement. His remarks only indicate that he is uncertain about continuing for much longer as he deals with the loss of his father.
For now, football fans around the world will wait to see whether the Argentine icon decides to continue his career or eventually bring one of football's greatest chapters to an end.
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