Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina captain and Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. According to reports from media outlets in Argentina and Spain, including Infobae, he passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, on Friday night at around 10 p.m. local time at a local clinic.
Key figure in Messi’s career passes away
Jorge Messi played a central role throughout his son’s rise to global football stardom, serving as a key figure in managing Lionel Messi’s professional affairs. The Messi family confirmed that Jorge had been receiving medical treatment for a health condition and requested that the public and media respect their privacy during this time.
The news comes following an emotional moment during Argentina’s World Cup campaign, where Messi broke down in tears after scoring a goal against Algeria. Following that match, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner clarified that his emotional reaction was not related to football.
