Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father

<ul><li><p>Messi’s father, ⁠Jorge, died last week at age of 68</p></li><li><p>Argentinian suggests he may not play on much longer</p></li></ul><p>Lionel Messi has hinted that the end of his career may be near after ­admitting to “quite a few doubts” about his football future following the death of his father.</p><p>Jorge Messi <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/08/jorge-messi-dies-father-agent-lionel-messi-argentina-inter-miami">died last week at the age of 68</a> in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness, with his health during this summer’s World Cup appearing to take a toll on Argentina’s 39-year-old captain.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/12/lionel-messi-doubts-football-future-death-of-his-father-jorge">Continue reading...</a>