Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami defeat after father’s death as tributes pour in

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

Footballer lands in Rosario late Saturday night following the death of father; Funeral to take place on Sunday at cemetery in nearby Pérez. Leer más

Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Jorge reportedly died Friday night in Rosario after a prolonged illness. He played a major role in his son's career from an early age and later served as his agent. Inter Miami observed a minut

Lionel Messi misses Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.

Lionel Messi was absent from Inter Miami’s 2-1 loss to Monterrey following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Read more about the match and tributes.

Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night.

Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Monterrey in their second Leagues Cup group stage match.

After scoring against Monterrey in the Leagues Cup on Saturday, the Argentine midfielder removed his shirt to reveal Messi’s iconic No. 10 jersey underneath, dedicating his goal to his close friend and captain.

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

Lionel Messi urgently returns to Argentina after his father’s death  MARCA

An outpouring of sympathy enveloped the sports world following the death of Jorge Messi, father of football legend Lionel Messi, at 68 due to a prolonged illness. Rafael Nadal shared a deeply emotional statement for the family, and during a game, Rodrigo De Paul paid homage to Jorge's crucial role in shaping Messi's il

Diego Rossi helps Monterrey to 2-1 Leagues Cup win over Messi-less Inter Miami  Toronto Star

Diego Rossi scored the go-ahead goal in the 90th minute to help Monterrey to a 2-1 win over Inter Miami, which played without Lionel Messi, in the group stage of the Leagues Cup

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

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

Inter Miami plays on in Leagues Cup vs. Monterrey amid grief for Messi’s father  Miami Herald

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  CNN

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 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.

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

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.

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

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

‘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  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

Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina  Reuters

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, 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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