Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel Messi, Dies at 68 in Rosario

Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina captain and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.

Multiple media reports from Argentina and Spain said Jorge passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, on Friday night at about 10 p.m. local time.

The death was reported by Argentine and Spanish outlets, with Infobae stating that it obtained information confirming the death.

“Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Andrés Messi, died last night at 10 p.m. in a clinic in the city of Rosario, Argentina” according to information obtained by Infobae.

The reported death comes shortly after an emotional moment involving Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign.

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was reduced to tears after scoring his first goal against Algeria.

Speaking after the match, Messi made it clear that his emotional reaction was not connected to football.

The Messi family had previously confirmed that Jorge was dealing with a health condition and undergoing medical treatment, while urging the public and media to respect the family’s privacy.

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Jorge Messi played a major role in his son’s football journey and remained an important figure in managing Lionel Messi’s affairs as he progressed from a promising young player to one of the most celebrated footballers in history.

His influence was particularly significant during Messi’s formative years and throughout his rise to global football stardom.