Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi's future in football is uncertain after the death of his father.
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Coverage (8)
- Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play NBC News · 3h ago
- Lionel Messi: Legendary Argentina forward hints at retirement following death of his father Jorge Sky Sports · 4h ago
- Lionel Messi unsure playing career will last ‘much longer’ after death of his father, Jorge The New York Times · 4h ago
- 'I don't know how to go on'': Messi posts emotional letter after father's death USA Today · 4h ago
- Argentina star Messi not certain to play “much longer” after father’s death Al Jazeera · 4h ago
- Lionel Messi pays tribute to late father Jorge for impact on his career in Instagram post ESPN · 4h ago
- Lionel Messi has ‘quite a few doubts’ about football future after death of his father The Guardian · 4h ago
- Messi unsure he will play 'much longer' after father's death BBC · 4h ago
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The story so far
Lionel Messi's father Jorge died. Messi has since expressed uncertainty about his football future.
He posted a tribute to his father on Instagram, acknowledging his impact on Messi's career. According to Al Jazeera, ESPN, The Guardian and BBC, Messi has said he has 'quite a few doubts' about playing 'much longer'.
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The obvious questions
What did Messi say about his football future?
Messi has said he has 'quite a few doubts' about playing 'much longer'.
What did Messi say about his father's impact on his career?
Messi acknowledged his father's impact on his career in an Instagram post.
When did Messi's father die?
The timing of Jorge Messi's death is not specified in coverage.
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