Lionel Messi opened up about the profound impact of his father Jorge Messi’s death, sharing an emotional farewell in which he admitted that he does not know how to move forward without him.
In a lengthy message published on Instagram, the Argentine soccer star said he is still struggling to accept that his father is gone and that they will no longer be able to talk or share moments together.
“I don’t know what I’m going to do without you, I don’t know how to continue,” Messi wrote, acknowledging the uncertainty he now feels following the loss of one of the most important people in his life.
Messi also recalled the difficult period surrounding the last World Cup. He said his father had repeatedly encouraged him to play in the tournament, but Jorge’s health deteriorated shortly before the competition began. Messi continued playing while carrying the concern for his father’s condition.
The Argentine star explained that after each match he missed receiving messages from his father, which made him realize how serious his condition had become. Despite the circumstances, he continued trying to advance as far as possible in the tournament, hoping his father would eventually be able to see him play.
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Messi said they reached the final, but his father was unable to attend. He also recalled that when he later visited Jorge, his father was so ill that he did not fully understand what had happened in the final.
The loss has now led Messi to reflect not only on his relationship with his father but also on his own future in soccer. At 39, after a career filled with major titles and historic achievements, the Argentine admitted that he has doubts about how much longer he will continue playing.
His message portrays the death of Jorge Messi as a deeply personal loss for the soccer star, who throughout his career has frequently spoken about the importance of his family and the support he received from his father.
