Unverified Report Claims Messi Is Mourning Father and Rethinking Football Future

An unverified report claims that Lionel Messi is mourning the death of his father, Jorge Messi, and reconsidering his football future after the 2026 World Cup. The report says Jorge, who was central to Messi’s career as an adviser and representative, had encouraged him to play in one more World Cup. However, the claims and quotes in the report have not been independently confirmed. Readers should treat the story with caution until credible official sources, Messi’s representatives or established news outlets confirm the details.

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