Lionel Messi mourns father Jorge Messi after long health battle

Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of Lionel Messi, has died at 68 in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, after battling an illness. The death was reported by BILD, which said he died on Friday evening in his hometown.

Jorge played a central role in his son’s extraordinary career, guiding him from his childhood football days through his rise to global stardom. He represented Messi in negotiations with clubs and commercial partners while helping develop his business interests.

His health concerns emerged publicly during the 2026 World Cup, when Messi revealed he had endured difficult personal days. Jorge’s passing marks the loss of a key figure behind the Argentine superstar’s remarkable journey.

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