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Lionel Messi scores emotional first goal since father Jorge Messi's death

Lionel Messi delivered an emotional performance, scoring his first goal for Inter Miami since the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Against the Philadelphia Union, Messi's goal was a poignant reminder of his father's profound influence on his career. Despite the emotional moment, the match ended in a 2-2 draw,…

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'I really doubt I'll carry on': Messi sees end of football career in farewell to his father

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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 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…

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Lionel Messi: Twenty years of genius, heartbreak, redemption and a legacy that will outlive football

From a frail boy in Rosario fighting a growth disorder to the man who conquered football's greatest stage, Lionel Messi's story is one of genius, heartbreak, redemption and immortality. As Argentina prepares for another World Cup final, the greatest player of his generation stands one match away from adding another…

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‘Marcelo Bielsa knocked on my parents’ door at 1am to offer me a trial. The streets were empty except for stray dogs’ The extreme methods used to discover Mauricio Pochettino

The USA boss was discovered by Bielsa as a 13-year-old in Rosario

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Weather tracker: Warm air engulfs parts of Argentina as winter temperatures soar

Rosario in Sante Fe likely be to 10C above normal, as Japan braces for Tropical Storm Nari

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When Did Lionel Messi Start Playing Soccer?

Discover when Lionel Messi began playing soccer, from his childhood in Rosario to joining FC Barcelona’s youth academy. Learn how his legendary journey started.

The Times of India

Sumit Nagal to return to tournament play

BENGALURU: The first two months of the 2025 tennis season has been all uphill for Sumit Nagal, starting in Melbourne in January and then on clay in Rosario and Buenos Aires, laid low by a flu.

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‘The gangs never used to kill children, now they do’: how cocaine created Argentina’s first narcocity

The river port of Rosario lies on the route between cocaine-producing Peru and Bolivia and lucrative markets in Europe. The result is terrifying violence and addiction

International Business Times

Crime Deterring Return Of South American Footballers

A wave of crimes against South American footballers has underscored the risks faced by players loath to return home from overseas clubs to a region where they, or their loved ones, risk being kidnapped, blackmailed or targeted by gangs with a message to send.

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Argentina's Di Maria threatened by drug gangs in hometown

Angel Di Maria receives threat at family home in Rosario amid drug-related violence, sparking concerns for safety.

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Death Threat To Soccer Star Ángel Di Maria In Rosario

Investigation into death threat against soccer star Ángel Di Maria in Rosario, Argentina, amidst city's violence and drug trafficking issues.

International Business Times

Lionel Messi Net Worth 2024: The Financial Legacy Of A Football Icon

With an innate ability to mesmerize audiences with his magical footwork, Lionel Messi has etched his name into the annals of sporting history. From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise, Messi's story is one of unparalleled success on and off the football pitch.

Latin Times

Argentine Armed Forces to Beef Up Security Efforts in Rosario Amid Escalating Drug-Related Violence

The escalation comes as other countries in the region are also experiencing a deterioration of security conditions

Evening Standard

Alejo Veliz: Tottenham in talks to sign highly rated Argentine striker

Tottenham are in talks to sign highly rated Rosario Central forward Alejo Veliz.

Miami Herald

How Lionel Messi went from the tiniest boy on the field to the biggest athlete in the world

MIAMI — Long before Lionel Messi was a larger-than-life soccer icon with 468 million Instagram followers, before he became one of the world’s richest athletes and immortalized on giant murals from Buenos Aires to Barcelona to Calcutta to Miami, he was the tiniest boy on the field at Grandoli, the…

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Lionel Messi, as he turns 36, is still timeless as ever and for many the best in history

Argentina striker Lionel Messi, arguably one of the greatest ever to play the beautiful game, turned 36 on June 24. The modern-day footballing demigod, nicknamed ‘La Pulga’ (the Flea in Spanish) and ‘Messiah’, was born in a humble household in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.

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