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Lionel Messi honors late father Jorge in emotional tribute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 4:54 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Lionel Messi honors late father Jorge in emotional tribute
Summary

Lionel Messi shared an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away on August 7 at the age of 68. Jorge played a crucial role in Lionel's soccer career as his business agent and supporter. In his tribute, Lionel expressed the pain of not having his father by his side during the 2026 World Cup, where he aspired to make his father proud. Jorge’s recent illness prevented him from witnessing Lionel's performance in this tournament, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Messi family and soccer community.

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  • •Jorge Messi died on August 7 in Rosario, Argentina.
  • •Lionel Messi shared a tribute on Instagram on August 12.
  • •Jorge served as Lionel's long-time business agent.
  • •Lionel missed having his father at the 2026 World Cup.
  • •Newell’s Old Boys paid tribute to Jorge Messi on social media.
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  • 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi Breaks Silence After His Dad’s Death at 68
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The soccer star’s father, Jorge Messi, died on Aug. 7 in Rosario, Argentina, and was unable to see Lionel play in the 2026 World Cup

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