Messi mourns father in emotional letter
Argentine footballer Lionel Messi published a poignant letter in memory of his father, Jorge Messi.
Consensus
- Lionel Messi published a letter in memory of his father, Jorge Messi.
- Jorge Messi died on August 7, 2025, at the age of 68.
- Jorge Messi had been battling a serious illness for a long time.
- Messi expressed deep emotional pain and uncertainty about continuing his football career.
- Messi mentioned that his father was unable to attend the World Cup final.
- Messi stated that he wanted to win the final to show the trophy to his father.
- Messi said his legs 'no longer listened' during the final, implying physical and emotional exhaustion.
- Messi temporarily stopped playing for Inter Miami after his father's death.
- Messi traveled to Argentina to be with his family following the funeral.
Points of divergence
- Jorge Messi died on August 8, 2026. — vm
- Jorge Messi died in a clinic in his hometown of Rosario. — vm
- The cause of death was a serious illness that Jorge Messi had been fighting for a long time. — vm
- Jorge Messi died on August 7. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Messi wrote a message in memory of his late father — Вести
- Messi in his last letter to his father declared that his legs could not withstand in the final game — Вечерняя Москва
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