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Argentina star remembers his father’s support throughout his football journey and says he is unsure about continuing his career.

Argentina star and legendary footballer Lionel Messi shared an emotional message for his late father Jorge Messi, saying he is struggling to accept the loss and does not know how he will move forward without him. Messi shared the tribute on Instagram in his first public message following his father's death. He also said that he is not sure whether he will be able to continue his football journey without his father.

Messi recalled how his father supported him from the beginning of his football career and was present for almost every important moment. He remembered Jorge taking him to training sessions after work and following his matches closely.

The Argentina captain also spoke about his father's wish to see him play at one more World Cup. Messi said his father repeatedly asked him to play in the tournament and that his condition worsened just days before it began.

Messi said he kept hoping Argentina would go deep into the tournament so his father could recover and travel to watch him play. He waited for his father's messages after every match, but eventually realised how serious his condition had become.