Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 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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Jorge Messi, the father and long-time manager of the Argentine football star Lionel Messi, is dead. As the hospital Sanatorio Centro in the Argentine city of Rosario announced, Jorge Messi died there on Saturday at the age of 68. On the medical conditions she did not give any information at the request of the family. Jorge Messi had accompanied his son's career from its beginnings. The former metal worker was initially his coach at the district …
Buenos Aires, 8 Aug (EFE).- Lionel Messi arrived this Saturday in the city of Rosario, in the Argentine province of Santa Fe, to participate with his family in the farewell of his father, Jorge Messi, who died during the first hours of the day in a clinic where he had been admitted due to the derivation of a long illness. The star touched land with a private plane around 20.40 local time (23.40 GMT) at Rosario airport, after taking off from Fort…
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The West AustralianMessi's father dies in Argentina after long illness
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer superstar Lionel Messi, has died in Argentina after a long illness.
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