Messi pauses football career following death of father Jorge at 68

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Football legend Lionel Messi has stepped away from the sport following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, aged 68. Jorge passed away at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. He had been dealing with health complications for much of the year, which had prevented him from attending FIFA World Cup matches. No return date has been announced for Messi's comeback to football.

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