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The Independent UK
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Will Castle

Lionel Messi ‘not sure’ if he will play much longer as he pays emotional tribute after father’s death

Lionel Messi has admitted he does not know whether he can keep playing - (AP)

Lionel Messi has admitted he is “not sure” how much longer he will play football after the passing of his father.

Messi’s father, Jorge, died at the age of 68 last week after battling with a long illness.

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