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

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

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

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

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

The family issued a statement during the World Cup revealing he was ill

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

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, 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

Argentina will not push Lionel Messi for a decision on his future, including at Copa America, football association president Claudio Tapia said.

The Argentine superstar cancelled out the visitors' early opener in the 11th minute.