Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Summary
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of football star Lionel Messi, died at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Jorge played a key role in supporting Lionel’s career from childhood through his many achievements, including winning the 2022 World Cup and eight Ballon d'Or awards.Key Facts
- Jorge Messi passed away at 68 in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina.
- He was Lionel Messi’s agent since Lionel was 14 years old.
- Jorge supported Lionel throughout his career, including his move from Argentina to Spain in 2001.
- Lionel Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards and led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup victory.
- Jorge was a supporter of Newell’s Old Boys, the club where Lionel started playing football as a child.
- The Messi family expressed discomfort after a false report about Jorge’s death during the 2026 World Cup.
- Barcelona and the Argentine Football Association publicly expressed their condolences to the Messi family.
- Jorge’s wife, Celia Cuccittini, and other family members survive him.
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