Lionel Messi’s Father Dies

Jorge Messi, the father of legendary Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. He passed away after a long battle with illness at a hospital in the Argentine city of Rosario.

Jorge Messi was one of the key figures in his son’s life and career. He was the one who supported Lionel at the start of his soccer career and represented his interests as an agent for many years.

Recently, Jorge had been dealing with serious health issues, though the details of his illness were not made public.

During one of the World Cup matches, Lionel Messi was unable to contain his emotions after the final whistle. The soccer player later explained that his emotions were related to his father’s health, not to events on the field.

Jorge Messi was born in 1958 and played a key role in shaping one of the greatest soccer players in history.