Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 in Argentina.
📍 How it ended
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, died at 68, prompting public tributes and a grieving response from Lionel Messi. In the days following his death, Lionel missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match against CF Monterrey, and the team fell to Monterrey in his absence.
Epilogue added 23d ago, after coverage quieted.
What happened
Coverage across multiple international outlets confirms his death in Argentina following a long illness. Outlets including The New York Times, CBS News, AP News, Al Jazeera, Reuters, The Guardian, and ESPN have reported on the passing.
Throughout his life, Jorge Messi served as the longtime agent for his son, guiding the career of the Argentina soccer great. Publications such as AP News and The Guardian emphasized this dual role as both father and professional representative.
Coverage does not yet specify funeral arrangements, tributes from football organizations, or any formal statements from Lionel Messi regarding the loss.
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Coverage (30)
- Lionel Messi mulls football retirement after father's death Euronews.com · 22d ago
- Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Action After Father's Death Latest Sports News Today on Fox News · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi’s emotional tribute to his late father reveals his doubts about his future on the pitch CNN · 23d ago
- Messi's most iconic moments as he ponders retirement BBC · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami as Leagues Cup campaign ends with Club León defeat Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi makes Inter Miami return after hinting at retirement following father’s death Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Inter Miami and Argentina Might Have to Say Goodbye Soon to Lionel Messi After His Dad Passes Away Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Four Key Takeaways from Inter Miami’s Dire Leagues Cup Campaign Sports Illustrated · 23d ago
- ‘We love you so much’ – Lionel Messi showered in praise after first game since father’s passing Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi makes substitute appearance for Inter Miami after death of his father BBC · 23d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo Puts Aside Rivalry to Support Lionel Messi After His Father’s Death Sports Illustrated · 23d ago
- Messi plays in Inter Miami defeat by Leon only hours after retirement hint aljazeera.com · 23d ago
- Leagues Cup roundup: Lionel Messi returns but Inter Miami suffer shock group-stage exit as Columbus stay alive and Liga MX sides impress Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi makes emotional return to Inter Miami Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Messi rejoins Inter Miami for Leagues Cup game vs. Leon after father’s funeral Miami Herald · 23d ago
- León eliminates Inter Miami from Leagues Cup with 3-2 game, as Messi returns for 1st time after father's death CBS News · 23d ago
- 🎥 Messi returns to the pitch! And the fans roar their applause Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi Returns To Inter Miami Action After Father's Death foxsports.com · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi back on Miami bench after dad's death ESPN · 23d ago broke it first
- Lionel Messi shares tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer AP News · 23d ago
- Cristiano Ronaldo sends heartfelt public message to Lionel Messi Yahoo Sports · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi shares heartfelt tribute to late father Jorge, expresses doubts about continuing to play soccer ABC7 Bay Area · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi mourns father’s death and questions soccer future WPBF · 23d ago
- Lionel Messi Contemplates Sudden Retirement in Heartfelt Tribute to Late Father Sports Illustrated · 23d ago
- Without Messi, Inter Miami falls to Monterrey in Leagues Cup NBC 6 South Florida · 26d ago
- Jorge Messi, Guiding Force Behind Lionel, Dies at 68 Newser · 26d ago
- MATCH RECAP: Inter Miami CF Falls Against CF Monterrey in Second Leagues Cup 2026 Phase One Matchup Inter Miami CF · 27d ago
- Lionel Messi Mourns Father Jorge Messi, Who Died at 68 TODAY.com · 27d ago
- Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career Yahoo Sports · 27d ago
- How a Napkin Led to Lionel Messi's $1.1 Billion Success Story sports.yahoo.com · 27d ago
Questions people are asking
Who was Jorge Messi?
He was the father and longtime agent of Argentina soccer star Lionel Messi.
How old was Jorge Messi when he died?
He died at the age of 68.
Where did Jorge Messi pass away?
Coverage states that he died in Argentina following a long illness.
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