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Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68 - edition.cnn.com
CNN
CNN4 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68 - edition.cnn.com
Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68  edition.cnn.com
Marca
Marca7 hrs ago
The last time Jorge Messi watched Lionel Messi throw his jersey to his mom
The last time Jorge Messi watched Lionel Messi throw his jersey to his mom  MARCA
The Athletic
The Athletic7 hrs ago
Jorge Messi was Lionel's father, agent and confidant. He recognised his son's gift before anyone else
The football star's father has died, aged 68. Felipe Cardenas explains the close relationship that was so central to Lionel's life
CTV News
CTV News8 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
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.
The Canary
The Canary10 hrs ago
Devastating loss for Messi: His father and agent, Jorge, passes away
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
Newsweek
Newsweek11 hrs ago
Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Dies at 68
Inter Miami and Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died at age 68 after battling a long-term illness.
Reuters
Reuters11 hrs ago
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 in Argentina  Reuters
TheJournal.ie
TheJournal.ie11 hrs ago
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68
Argentinian media reported that Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario.
Devastating blow for Lionel Messi as father Jorge dies after illness
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
The Daily Star
The Daily Star11 hrs ago
Jorge Messi: The father who believed in Lionel before the world did
Jorge had been there for the uncertainty, the loneliness, the criticism, the triumphs and the setbacks.
NBC News
NBC News12 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father of soccer legend Lionel, dies at age 68
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.
BBC News
BBC News12 hrs ago
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Irish News
Irish News13 hrs ago
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, dies at the age of 68
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
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68
Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi’s agent throughout his son’s career
MyJoyOnline
MyJoyOnline13 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
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.
HuffPost
HuffPost13 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father And Longtime Agent, Dies At 68
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father And Longtime Agent, Dies At 68  HuffPost
Guardian US
Guardian US13 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentina great, dies aged 68
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
Yahoo Sports
Yahoo Sports13 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father of soccer legend Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Jorge Messi suffered through a long battle with an undisclosed illness, the family shared during the 2026 World Cup.
Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after long illness
Messi’s father acted as his agent during portions of his son’s career
Lionel Messi's dad has died aged 68 after long illness
Jorge Messi, a businessman and agent for his superstar footballer son, had been ill for some time
‘The Pillar’—Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father, Dies Aged 68
‘The Pillar’—Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s Father, Dies Aged 68  Sports Illustrated
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi
AP News
AP News13 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68  AP News
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera13 hrs ago
Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness
Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario, according to his family.
Vanguard
Vanguard13 hrs ago
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68
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.
Punch
Punch14 hrs ago
Messi’s father, Jorge, dies at 68
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
RTÉ News
RTÉ News14 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father of Lionel, dies aged 68
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.
talkSPORT
talkSPORT14 hrs ago
Lionel Messi suffers tragic loss of father as Jorge Messi dies aged 68
Lionel Messi suffers tragic loss of father as Jorge Messi dies aged 68  talkSPORT
Times of India
Times of India14 hrs ago
Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies after long illness
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.
ESPN
ESPN14 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68  ESPN
The Mirror
The Mirror14 hrs ago
Lionel Messi's father, 68, dies as tragic news confirmed in club statement
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
Jorge Messi dies at 68: Lionel Messi's father passes away after battling ill health, per reports
Jorge Messi passed away in Rosario, Argentina on August 8, 2026. He had been battling health problems this year.
Forbes
Forbes14 hrs ago
FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies Aged 68
FC Barcelona Legend Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Dies Aged 68  Forbes
New York Post
New York Post14 hrs ago
Jorge Messi, father of soccer great Lionel Messi, dead at 68
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.
The Daily Wire
The Daily Wire🏁 first to report16 hrs ago
Father Of Soccer Legend Lionel Messi Dead At 68
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