Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel Messi, Dies at 68 in Argentina
Jorge Messi, father and agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 8, 2026 —
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of global soccer icon Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. His passing occurred in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina.
Jorge Messi played a significant role in his son’s early career and continued to be a key figure in Lionel Messi’s professional life, notably in his transfer dealings.
Further details surrounding the cause of death or specific circumstances were not immediately provided.
Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, has not yet issued a public statement regarding his father’s death.
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