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Who Was Jorge Messi? Lionel Messi's Father and Longtime Agent Dies Aged 68 After Battle With Illness

Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football icon Lionel Messi, has died aged 68 in Rosario following private battle with illness

International Business Times UK

Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario

Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68.

Euronews

Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Football icon Lionel Messi mourned his father's passing after a prolonged cancer battle. His father, Jorge Messi, served as his agent and guiding figure since childhood. Messi returned from Miami to be with his close family for a private ceremony. Teammates from the Argentine national squad rallied around their captain…

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Rodrigo De Paul Leads Tributes to Jorge Messi in Leagues Cup Defeat

The father of Lionel Messi passed away in his hometown of Rosario at the age of 68.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami defeat after father’s death as team-mate pays touching tribute

Jorge Messi, who was a hugely influential figure during his son’s career, died on Friday night after battling long-term illness

The Independent UK

Jorge Messi, the Steelworker's Son Who Built a Football Empire, Dies at 68

Jorge Messi, father and lifelong agent of football star Lionel Messi, has died at 68 in Rosario after months of private illness.

Latin Times

Lionel Messi's dad Jorge Messi dead at 68

Lionel Messi's dad, Jorge Messi, passed away on Friday (07.08.26) following a long-term illness.

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Jorge Messi cause of death: What happened to Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent who died at 68? A look at his career and role in making his son a football legend

Jorge Messi cause of death: Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent has died at 68. The cause of his death is not known as Messi's family has not issued a statement revealing the cause. Jorge Messi had been receiving treatment for a chronic illness for a long time and died…

The Economic Times

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68

Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career

Evening Standard

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68

Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge has died at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the ⁠Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario after a long illness, the family have announced

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68

BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

Bangkok Post

‘The Pillar’—Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father, Dies Aged 68

Soccer’s G.O.A.T. will carry on without one of the most important people in his life.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s father dies at age 68 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, passed away at sixty-eight. He had been receiving medical treatment in Rosario after a prolonged illness. Lionel spent time with his father following the World Cup tournament. Jorge Messi had been a crucial pillar and representative throughout his son's career. The family…

The Economic Times

Argentinian national treasure Lionel Messi stands alone at goalscoring pinnacle

Missed penalty merely delayed the inevitable before forward scored the goals to go past Miroslav Klose’s World Cup goals record

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Lionel Messi misses penalty kick with a chance to break the World Cup scoring record with Argentina

Lionel Messi missed a penalty kick in the ninth minute of Argentina’s match against Austria after a video review set up the possibility of him breaking the World Cup scoring record

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi: False Reports of Father’s Death Spark Furious Response

The Argentina forward was in tears during Argentina’s World Cup opener.

Euronews

Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues

The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.”

International Business Times UK

Messi Fans Rage at TV Presenter for Announcing His Father's Death Without Verification — 'Disrespect During World Cup'

Fans slammed the report as insensitive as Jorge Messi's family confirmed he is recovering from a health issue.

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Who Is Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Messi? Everything You Need to Know After Viral Death Rumour

False reports about Jorge Messi's death spread online during Argentina's World Cup campaign, prompting apologies and retractions from media figures.

AAP

Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity'

Lionel Messi's family has revealed the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.

The National (Scotland)

Lionel Messi’s father recovering from ‘health-related’ issue, family reveal

Messi’s family have confirmed that the Argentina superstar’s father is recovering from a medical issue amid speculation over his condition.

The Independent UK

Who is Jorge Messi? Lionel’s father under ‘medical supervision’ for health issue, family say

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Lionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverage

Messi was pictured in tears following his opening goal at the World Cup

Sports Illustrated

Mysterious Circumstances Behind Lionel Messi’s Failed Barcelona Return Take New Twist

It’s become increasingly clear that dragging this up now is solely for political point-scoring.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona Return: Explaining Xavi, Joan Laporta’s Explosive War of Words

Xavi Hernández’s sensational claims about a “done deal” for Lionel Messi’s return have inspired a scathing response from Laporta.

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