Football: Lionel Messi’s father died – the star player released a touching message

Since then, Messi has mourned his father privately. On Wednesday, he broke his silence. The Argentine superstar published a touching obituary for his father on Instagram.

“I know you suffered and that this was for the best. Still, you left us too soon,” Messi writes in a message to his father.

“I don’t know what I’ll do without you. I don’t know how to go on from this. I’ve dedicated myself completely to football. I don’t know if I’ll continue much longer. I’ll miss you terribly, but you’ll always be with us. Rest in peace, and watch us from up there, just like you did here.”

Messi’s message gathered a huge amount of sympathy and support. Also joined the group Cristiano Ronaldo.

“A big hug to you and your loved ones during this difficult time, Leo. Wishing you lots of strength,” Ronaldo wrote.

Jorge Messi had been battling a serious illness for several months.

According to sources, he died at a hospital in his hometown of Rosario on Friday at 10 pm local time.

Jorge Messi acted as his son’s agent from the beginning of the Argentinian star’s career.

In July, Lionel Messi skipped the MLS All-Star Game to visit his father in Argentina.