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Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel, Dies Aged 68
Lionel Messi’s father had been under medical monitoring and left behind his wife, three children and grandchildren, Infobae reported.
- Jorge Messi, father of footballer Lionel Messi, passed away on Friday in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, at age 68, according to Spanish outlet Infobae.
- The patriarch of the Messi Family fought a long battle with illness, reports of which surfaced during the World Cup where Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain.
- During the tournament, former Argentina teammate Juan Pablo Sorin asked Lionel Messi about his tearful displays; Messi attributed them to family difficulties. Jorge took the brave step to Europe when Argentine clubs declined to fund necessary growth treatment.
- After joining La Masia academy, Lionel progressed to become Barcelona's greatest player with 672 goals in 778 appearances. Jorge leaves behind wife Cecila, sons Lionel, Rodrigo, and Matias, and daughter Maria Sol.
- Lionel said, "The truth is that for the family more than anything. Because, well, it's always there, it's always there," crediting the National Team for their support during this difficult moment.
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
Argentinian media reported Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario. "His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel," Newell's Old Boys said in a social media post. Jorge Messi was his son's first coach in Argentina and his sole companion when he first moved to Barcelona as a child, before later becoming his agent. "My father helped me enormously. He is very criti…
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Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career
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Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, died after a long illness.
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