Lionel Messi, now 39 years old and playing for Inter Miami, is mourning the loss of his father. Jorge Messi, who was pivotal in shaping Lionel’s football career, passed away at the age of 68.
Event Context
During major international events such as the World Cup, he was often seen attending matches with his family. However, the 2026 FIFA World Cup presented a different scenario. At the match, Antonia Rocuzzo was there with their three sons, Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro. Notably missing were Jorge and other family members of Messi, drawing attention in contrast to past tournaments where they were commonly in attendance.
Jorge Messi’s shared family moments on social media
On October 8, ‘Infobae’ reported that Jorge Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi, passed away at 10 p.m. the previous evening in a Rosario, Argentina hospital. According to the report, Jorge had been battling a chronic illness and had recently been hospitalized for treatment.
Jorge Messi was not only Lionel’s father but also his long-time agent. He and his wife, Celia Cuccittini, raised four children together: Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol. Jorge was instrumental in supporting Messi’s rise to becoming one of the world’s top footballers.
During Messi’s childhood, he faced a growth hormone deficiency, which required specific treatment. It was Jorge who took the necessary steps to ensure Messi received that care while playing for the youth team at Newell’s Old Boys. Later, Jorge managed Messi’s professional career, overseeing crucial tasks off the pitch, including contracts and transfers, while consistently backing his son’s ambitions.
On social media, Jorge would occasionally share posts celebrating Messi’s achievements and reminiscing about their family moments.
Team Analysis
As Messi took on the challenge of playing in Spain for Barcelona, Jorge accompanied him to experience the European football scene. While Messi focused on his new role, Jorge stood by him, and Celia took care of their family’s affairs back in Rosario.
