Lionel Messi Seen for First Time Since Father's Death After Returning to Rosario

Lionel Messi Seen for First Time Since Father's Death After Returning to Rosario  Sports Illustrated

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

The former chemical technician and steelworker, who was a footballer during his youth, played a fundamental role in his third son’s career

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

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.

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

The football star's father has died, aged 68. Felipe Cardenas explains the close relationship that was so central to Lionel's life

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 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, 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

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

Jorge Messi, a businessman and agent for his superstar footballer son, had been ill for some time

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 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, 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.

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

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, the father of Lionel, dies at 68  ESPN

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

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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