Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies after long illness
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.
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina, according to the Times of India. Jorge played a crucial role in his son's career, representing him in negotiations with clubs and businesses, and helping build the infrastructure around Lionel's football career. He was married to Celia Cuccittini and had three other children, Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol.
CONMEBOL expressed condolences to Lionel and his family, asking for privacy during this difficult time.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dies aged 68, CONMEBOL says sports.yahoo.com
- Jorge Messi, father of Lionel, dies aged 68 rte.ie
- Lionel Messi’s father dies aged 68 after a long illness aljazeera.com
