A wave of grief has hit the family of football superstar Lionel Messi following reports of the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at the age of 68.
According to multiple media reports from Argentina and Spain, including Infobae, Jorge reportedly died on Friday night at about 10 p.m. local time at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina.
The report stated that Jorge Messi had been receiving medical treatment for a health condition before his death.
His passing comes just days after an emotional moment involving Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was visibly overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria. Following the match, Messi made it clear that his tears were not connected to football.
Jorge Messi was a major figure behind his son’s extraordinary career. He played an important role in managing Lionel’s affairs as the Argentine star rose from a young footballer to one of the greatest players in the history of the sport.
The Messi family has reportedly appealed for privacy as they mourn the loss.
The development marks a deeply personal moment for the football icon, whose father remained an important presence throughout his remarkable journey to global stardom.
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