Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Summary
Jorge Messi, father and long-time agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, died at age 68. His death was confirmed by South American football organizations and his family, who described him as a key supporter of Lionel’s career.Key Facts
- Jorge Messi was 68 years old at the time of his death.
- He was Lionel Messi’s father and agent throughout his career.
- CONMEBOL and the Argentina National Football Team confirmed his death and expressed condolences.
- Jorge was important in supporting Lionel from his early days in Argentina to his success in Europe and the U.S.
- Lionel Messi’s family had earlier said Jorge was dealing with a health issue and was under medical care.
- Jorge helped manage Lionel’s contracts with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami.
- Newell’s Old Boys, Lionel’s first club, praised Jorge’s role in his son's football journey.
- Lionel Messi recently led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup victory and finished second in 2026.
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