Recalling his difficult days during the World Cup, Messi shared that he realised how dire his father's condition was when he no longer received his usual post-match messages. Buenos Aires: Argentina icon Lionel Messi has revealed he harbors "serious doubts" about continuing his playing career for "much longer" following the passing of his father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi passed away last week at the age of 68 after a reported battle with cancer. I just played football, and now I have serious doubts about continuing to do so for much longer," Messi wrote. Following the final, Messi traveled to Rosario to spend time with his family before attending a private funeral service in Perez alongside close relatives and select national team colleagues.