Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, passed away at the age of 68 at a hospital in the city of Rosario, Argentina, after battling an illness. Messi's father was considered a central figure in his son's career and someone who accompanied him from his early days on the pitch until he became one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Jorge represented Messi and conducted negotiations on his behalf with clubs and commercial companies, and was involved in building the business infrastructure around the Argentine star. In recent years, his health deteriorated, and at the last World Cup, Messi himself hinted that he was going through a difficult personal period.
First published: 14:12, 08.08.26