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Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.
Jorge reportedly passed away on Friday at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, according to reports from Argentine media. His death was subsequently announced on Saturday by Newell’s Old Boys, the club where Lionel Messi began his football journey as a child.
Beyond being Messi’s father, Jorge played a major role in the development of his son’s remarkable career. He was Lionel’s first coach in Argentina and later accompanied him when the young footballer moved to Barcelona, where he would eventually become one of the greatest players in football history.
Jorge also served as Lionel Messi’s agent and remained one of the key figures behind the scenes throughout his son’s career.
Reflecting on his father’s influence in a 2022 interview, Messi acknowledged how much Jorge’s critical nature pushed him to improve and strive for greater achievements.
News of Jorge’s death has attracted tributes from the football community, with Newell’s Old Boys describing his support and guidance as crucial to Lionel’s journey from a young footballer in Rosario to a global football icon.
The Messi family had previously appealed to the media for sensitivity regarding Jorge’s health, particularly amid speculation surrounding his condition.
Jorge Messi’s passing marks a deeply personal loss for Lionel Messi and his family, coming after decades in which father and son remained closely connected through football and beyond.
