Inter Miami pays tribute to Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, after his death

Messi's father died Saturday at age 68 following a bout with an illness, and the MLS team honored his memory

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68  CNN

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami game after father's death  ESPN

The last time Jorge Messi watched Lionel Messi throw his jersey to his mom  MARCA

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has received the heartbreaking news that his father and agent, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 following a long battle with illness. Jorge’s name has been inextricably linked to the most significant milestones in the life and career of the Argentine captain. According to A

The Argentina superstar's father had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer during the World Cup

Tributes paid to Lionel Messi's father Jorge after death aged 68  lbc.co.uk

Inter Miami and Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died at age 68 after battling a long-term illness.

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina  Reuters

Argentinian media reported that Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario.

Death of Argentina captain's father comes just weeks after Lionel Messi led Albiceleste into 2026 World Cup, ending a lifelong partnership that shaped one of football's greatest careers. Leer más

Jorge had been there for the uncertainty, the loneliness, the criticism, the triumphs and the setbacks.

Jorge Messi served as his son's agent and accompanied him to Europe when he signed with Barcelona as a teenager.

Jorge Messi, a constant presence in the stands at his son Lionel’s matches, has died at age 68 after a long illness, according to a statement from the hospital that treated him.

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has died at the age of 68, Newell’s Old Boys have announced.Jorge Messi, who was a hugely influential figure during his son’s early career and also worked as his agent, is reported to have died in Rosario on Friday night after battling long-term illness.A Newell’s Old Boys statement

Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 on August 8, at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario.

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father And Longtime Agent, Dies At 68  HuffPost

Messi family report death at medical clinic in Rosario Inter Miami are due to play Monterrey on Saturday night Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge, has died aged 68 at a medical clinic in the ⁠Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario after ​a long illness, the family have announced. Jorge Messi spent his final months ⁠alterna

Jorge Messi suffered through a long battle with an undisclosed illness, the family shared during the 2026 World Cup.

Messi’s father acted as his agent during portions of his son’s career

‘The Pillar’—Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father, Dies Aged 68  Sports Illustrated

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68  AP News

Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario, according to his family.

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday.

Jorge Messi, father and long-time representative of football icon Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a prolonged illness. Learn more about Jorge Messi’s li

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.

Lionel Messi suffers tragic loss of father as Jorge Messi dies aged 68  talkSPORT

He was a key figure in Lionel Messi's career and remained involved from his son's early days as a footballer through his rise to the top of the sport. Jorge represented Messi in negotiations with clubs and commercial companies and helped build the business setup around the Argentine footballer.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 8 : Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer's family confirmed to Reuters.Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical center in Rosario

Messi was extremely close to his father, who also operated as his agent and de facto business manager throughout his career, overseeing his son's multi-million dollar empire off the pitch.

Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's dad, dies. Argentina star's father was 68  USA Today

Jorge Messi, a businessman and agent for his superstar footballer son, Lionel, had been ill for a significant period of time and passed away on Friday in his home city of Rosario, Argentina

Lionel Messi's father and agent has died aged 68 after suffering from illness during his son's World Cup campaign and tributes have poured in

Jorge Messi passed away in Rosario, Argentina on August 8, 2026. He had been battling health problems this year.

FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies Aged 68  Forbes

Jorge Messi's battle with illness became a story during the World Cup that saw his son’s Argentina squad lose 1-0 to Spain in the final. A cause of death was not immediately given.

Jorge Messi, father of Argentine soccer legend Lionel Messi, died Friday night in Rosario, Argentina, at the age of 68, the Messi family confirmed to Reuters. The elder Messi died at a medical clinic in his hometown following a lengthy illness, spending his final months moving between the facility and his home beside h

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MIAMI (AP) -- Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 on a rainy Wednesday night. The match at Nu Stadium was delayed 30 minutes in the second half because of lightning in the a

Lionel Messi scores his first 2 goals since the World Cup as Inter Miami beats San Luis 4-2  Toronto Star