Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:59pm on 12 Aug 2026,Wednesday Sports
Lionel Messi paid an emotional tribute to his late father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, who died last week after a prolonged illness. Sharing their photograph on Instagram, Messi wrote “Te amo, pa” and admitted he still struggles to accept the loss. He recalled Jorge urging him to play at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and hoping to see Argentina reach the final. Messi said he wanted to win the trophy for his father but could not overcome his physical limitations. Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain in the July 19 final at New York New Jersey Stadium. Messi played all eight matches, scoring eight goals and providing four assists, while describing his father’s absence as deeply painful.
