Messi says not certain to play ‘much longer’ after father’s death
Argentina’s forward #10 Lionel Messi cries during the trophy ceremony at the end of the 2026 World Cup football tournament final match between Spain and Argentina at the New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford on July 19, 2026.
The 39-year-old forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, was part of the Argentina team that lost to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in July.
The Argentina captain further revealed that one of the main reasons he played at the previous World Cup was because of his father’s wish.
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