Argentina national football team icon and Barcelona FC legend Lionel Messi has posted a deeply emotional tribute following the tragic passing of his father and longtime manager, Jorge Messi, at 68. The Inter Miami captain shared a heartbreaking letter detailing his inner struggles during the FIFA World Cup campaign as his father battled illness back home. The legendary forward revealed that Jorge Messi urged him to participate in one last World Cup tournament, but his health deteriorated sharply just days before the competition began. Lionel Messi recalled his internal motivation during the tournament:“I kept telling you we were going to reach the World Cup final so you could make the trip, this was my mission once again.” Lionel Messi admitted: “I wanted to win it so I could bring the trophy to you and show you another one.