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 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
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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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Lionel Messi back on Miami bench after dad's death ESPN · 41d ago broke it first
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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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