Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

FILE PHOTO: Barcelona's Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi sits in court with his father Jorge Horacio Messi during their trial for tax fraud in Barcelona, Spain, June 2, 2016. REUTERS/Alberto Estevez/Pool/File Photo 10 Aug 2026 04:15AM BUENOS AIRES: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday (Aug 9) to

Lionel Messi arrives in Rosario with family for father Jorge Messi's farewell  marca.com

A private ceremony with close family and a few Argentina teammates took place at a cemetery in the town of Perez, adjacent to Rosario, later Sunday.

Private ceremony with close family and a few teammates takes place at a cemetery in the town of Pérez. Leer más

Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68.

Football icon Lionel Messi bids an emotional farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68. Learn about Jorge’s guiding role in Messi’s career

A private funeral ceremony with a few teammates from the Argentine national squad is scheduled to take place at a cemetery in the town of Perez, adjacent to Rosario, today.

Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68.

Football world pays tribute to Lionel Messi's father following his death aged 68  GB News

The 68-year-old Jorge, who played a central role in his son's career, died on Saturday morning following an undisclosed illness.

Jorge Messi, who was a hugely influential figure during his son’s career, died on Friday night after battling long-term illness

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A former steel worker, Jorge Messi managed his son Lionel Messi's career

Football star Lionel Messi returned to Argentina with his family on Saturday, a day after his father died.

Lionel Messi has returned to his hometown of Rosario to bid a final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 on Friday. The Inter Miami star travelled from the United States to Argentina after being granted leave by his club to be with his family during the difficult time.

Miami honors absent Lionel Messi in loss after father's death  ESPN

Inter Miami, MLS mourn death of Lionel Messi's father  USA Today

After a pregame tribute, Rodrigo De Paul scored vs. Monterrey and revealed he was wearing a Messi kit under his jersey

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi dies at 68  edition.cnn.com

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

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 Messi’s matches, has died at age 68 after a long illness, according to a statement from the clinic that treated him.

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

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.

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  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, 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.

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, 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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