Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies at age 86 in Argentina

Jorge Messi, who was the soccer star’s longtime agent, died at age 68 in Rosario on Aug. 7

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.

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.Jorge left behind his job in Argentina, his wife, and his three other children to settle in Spain with Lionel.

Messi's father, emotional anchor, and longtime agent died Saturday in their hometown in Argentina

Jorge Horacio Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68 on Friday night after a long illness, South American Football Confederation CONMEBOL said. "CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi," CONMEBOL said on X on Saturday.

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, has died at the age of 68.

Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi. has died. He was 68. Messi died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario, according to the Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys. Jorge Messi was a chemi…

The Argentina superstar's father had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer during the World Cup

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

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

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 at 68 at a medical clinic in the ⁠Argentinian city of ⁠Rosario after ​a long illness, the family have announced. Jorge spent his final months ⁠alternating between a medical centre in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife, Celia, and his ⁠children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol. Lionel Messi ​spent time with his ‌father after the World ‌Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he ‌returned to action a week ago. Inter Miami are due to play Monterrey on Saturday at home in the 2026 Leagues Cup, but the MLS club have yet to announce whether he will feature. Continue reading...

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

Messi's father reportedly battled an illness that began prior to the 2026 World Cup.

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. The Rosario-based Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys announced his death in a social media post that said he had undergone treatment in recent months for an unspecified illness. Lionel Messi led Argentina to a runner-up finish in this year's World Cup.

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."His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel," Newell's Old Boys said in a social media post.

Jorge Messi had been dealing with a health-related issue, while Lionel Messi slammed inaccurate reports during the World Cup about his dad's health.

Jorge Messi passed away in Rosario, Argentina on August 8, 2026. He had been battling health problems this year.

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, died Friday night in a hospital in Rosario at the age of 68, following a long illness. The news was reported by Infobae and Diario Olé, which specif...

FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi has died at the age of 86 according to numerous outlets in Argentina and Spain.