Lionel Messi has posted an emotional message on Instagram directed at his late father, Jorge Messi, casting immediate uncertainty over the final chapters of his playing career.
An Emotional Farewell on Instagram
“I want to thank from the bottom of my heart the affection, respect, and enormous consideration you have had for me and my family in this very painful moment due to the departure of my father,” the message stated. “Thank you for respecting our pain and our privacy.”
Beyond expressing gratitude for the public support, the post laid bare the football icon’s internal struggle regarding his professional future. “I don’t know what I will do without you, I don’t know how to continue,” the text continued. “I only played football and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer. You were a father, friend, and representative. I will miss you very much, but you will always be there. Rest in peace and take care of us from above as you did here. Thanks for everything. I love you, dad.”
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