Jorge Messi, father of Argentina captain and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.
Multiple media outlets in Argentina and Spain, including Infobae, reported that Jorge passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, at around 10 p.m. local time on Friday.
“Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Andrés Messi, died last night at 10 p.m. in a clinic in the city of Rosario, Argentina” according to information obtained by Infobae.
The reported death also comes after an emotional moment involving Messi during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
The Messi family confirmed that Jorge had been dealing with a health condition and was receiving medical treatment urging the public and media to respect the family’s privacy.
Jorge Messi played a significant role in his son’s career and was a key figure in managing Lionel Messi’s affairs throughout his rise to global football stardom.
(The Sun)