On August 12, football icon
In a lengthy message, Messi expressed his deep sorrow and disbelief over his father's death. He wrote, “Dad, I still can’t believe you’re gone. It hasn’t sunk in, or rather, I don’t want it to. It’s so hard to imagine that I won’t see you anymore, that we won’t talk anymore.” He acknowledged the pain his father endured, stating, “I know you were suffering and that it’s for the best, but you left too soon. We still had so much to enjoy together.” Messi reminisced about his father's hopes for him to participate in the last World Cup, revealing that Jorge was gravely ill just days before the tournament began. “Mom kept telling me you’d get better and that you’d be well enough to travel,” Messi recalled, highlighting the emotional weight of his father's absence during the event.
Reflections on a Shared Journey
Messi reflected on the recent
A Legacy of Love and Guidance
In his emotional farewell, Messi conveyed uncertainty about his future in football without his father by his side. “I don’t know what I’m going to do without you, I don’t know how to go on,” he admitted, reflecting on the deep bond they shared. He acknowledged his father's unwavering support, stating, “You were by my side from the very beginning; the end was so close.” Messi fondly remembered how Jorge took him to training sessions and never missed a match, emphasizing the joy his father derived from watching him play.
Concluding his tribute, Messi vowed to carry his father's legacy forward in the way he raises his own children. “I’m going to miss you so much, but you’ll always be with me, especially in my children’s upbringing,” he wrote. He ended with a heartfelt message, “Rest in peace and watch over us from above, just like you did here. Thank you for everything. I love you, Dad.”
