Lionel Messi is going through one of the most difficult periods of his life, following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. According to reports in the Argentine media and “Foot Mercato”, the 39-year-old has decided to take a break without a fixed deadline from football.
The death of Jorge Messi, at the age of 68, has deeply affected the Argentina captain. In addition to his father, Jorge was one of the most important people in Lionel’s professional journey, advising and managing his career from the very beginning.
After the sad news, Messi left his commitments with Inter Miami and traveled to Rosario to be with his family in these difficult moments. Even after the funeral ceremony, the footballer has chosen to stay in Argentina, near his mother, brothers, wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children. At the moment, his return to the United States does not have a set date.
Messi’s future with Inter Miami also remains unclear. Recent reports suggest that the Argentine star is prioritizing family and the process of coping with the loss, temporarily putting football on the back burner.