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Lionel Messi gives major retirement hint as he mourns father’s death

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The Independent UK · Aug 12

Lionel Messi Says Goodbye to His Father in Heartbreaking Post and Questions His Future in Soccer

Lionel Messi has said goodbye to his father, Jorge Messi, in an intensely personal message that reveals how his father's deteriorating health affected him during the 2026 World Cup and, for the first time, raises serious questions about whether the Argentine superstar wants to continue playing soccer.

Latin Times · Aug 12

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

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Rodrigo De Paul Leads Tributes to Jorge Messi in Leagues Cup Defeat

The father of Lionel Messi passed away in his hometown of Rosario at the age of 68.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 9

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami defeat after father’s death as team-mate pays touching tribute

Jorge Messi, who was a hugely influential figure during his son’s career, died on Friday night after battling long-term illness

The Independent UK · Aug 9

Jorge Messi, the Steelworker's Son Who Built a Football Empire, Dies at 68

Jorge Messi, father and lifelong agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died at 68 in Rosario after months of private illness.

Latin Times · Aug 8

Lionel Messi's dad Jorge Messi dead at 68

Lionel Messi's dad, Jorge Messi, passed away on Friday (07.08.26) following a long-term illness.

BANG Premier · Aug 8

Jorge Messi cause of death: What happened to Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent who died at 68? A look at his career and role in making his son a football legend

Jorge Messi cause of death: Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent has died at 68. The cause of his death is not known as Messi's family has not issued a statement revealing the cause. Jorge Messi had been receiving treatment for a chronic illness for a long time and died…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68

Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career

Evening Standard · Aug 8

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68

Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge has died at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the ⁠Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario after ​a long illness, the family have announced

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8