Jorge Messi, the father of soccer superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. According to a report from Reuters, he passed away in a medical clinic located in Rosario, Argentina. Jorge had been suffering from illness for an extended period, and the family confirmed the news to the agency.
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Jorge, who also worked as Messi’s representative, had been in poor health in recent months. He was surrounded by his wife, Celia, and his children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol during this difficult period. Jorge played an important role in Messi’s career from his early days and remained one of the most influential figures in the footballer’s life.
He spent much of his final months moving between a medical centre in Rosario and his home as he received treatment, according to the family.
