Lionel Messi Arrives In Rosario Following Jorge Messi's Tragic Death After Prolonged Illness | Video
Lionel Messi arrived in Rosario on Saturday following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. The Inter Miami and Argentina star travelled from Miami to his hometown in Argentina to be with his family and bid farewell to his father during a private wake. Messi was seen arriving at Rosario's Islas Malvinas International Airport on Saturday,…
On Saturday, Lionel Messi made his way to Rosario, Argentina, in the wake of his father Jorge Messi's passing. The 68-year-old had succumbed to a prolonged illness on Friday night at a medical clinic in Rosario, surrounded by his family. Lionel had arrived from Miami, his current residence with Inter Miami, to be with his family and pay respects to his father during a private wake.
Jorge Messi played a pivotal role in Lionel's football career, offering unwavering support from the young star's formative years and even representing him in various capacities. The football world has extended its condolences to the Messi family following the tragic news, with clubs like Barcelona and Newell's Old Boys expressing their sorrow. The Argentine Football Association has also organized a moment of silence in Jorge's honor.
Players, coaches, and referees are expected to wear black armbands in memory of Jorge Messi. Lionel Messi's return to Rosario comes at an emotionally charged time, as he had recently resumed his professional career with Inter Miami. During a recent Leagues Cup match against Monterrey, teammate Rodrigo De Paul honored Lionel by wearing a Messi No.10 shirt beneath his own jersey.
As Lionel Messi mourns the loss of his father, the football community remains steadfast in supporting the Argentina captain and his family during this difficult time.
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