Lionel Messi is a famous soccer player.

Messi's father helped him with his soccer career.

In short, Messi is sad.

Lionel Messi says he might not play soccer for much longer.

Messi's father died after being in the hospital.

What's next for Messi?

Messi has a contract with Inter Miami until 2028.

Messi doubts his soccer career will last long.

Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, died at 68.

Lionel Messi posted about his sadness on social media.

Many people are sad about Jorge Messi's death.

Messi wrote that he has doubts about playing soccer.

Messi said his father was always with him.

Messi is a great soccer player with many awards.

Messi has a contract with Inter Miami.

Jorge Messi helped his son with soccer and business.

Here is what Messi wrote about his father:

Messi said he can't believe his father is gone.

Messi knows his father was suffering.

Messi's father wanted him to play in the World Cup.

Messi waited for his father's messages after games.

Messi said he tried to play despite his physical limits.

Messi's father thought they lost the final game.

Messi told his father about his games every day.

Messi doesn't know what to do without his father.

Messi's father was happy when his family did well.

Messi's father took him to soccer practice.

Messi's father never missed his games.

Messi's father was a good dad and friend.

Messi will miss his father but will keep his memory.

Rest in peace, Jorge Messi.

I love you, dad.

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