Worldwide homages as Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father
The passing of the Argentina national football team captain’s father was met with tributes throughout the football world La entrada Worldwide homages as Lionel Messi bids farewell to his father se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Football clubs across Argentina and the world paid tribute to Jorge Messi, father of famed soccer player Lionel Messi, who died on Saturday after battling a prolonged illness. Jorge, 68, passed away at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, after suffering from undisclosed health complications for weeks. In response, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) mandated a minute of silence before each game, with players wearing black armbands.
Every squad also displayed messages of support for Messi and his family. Tributes continued beyond Argentina's borders, with FC Barcelona honoring Jorge before friendly matches in Italy and Inter Miami doing the same in a League Cup game. Rodrigo De Paul, a close friend of Lionel Messi, revealed Messi's No. 10 jersey during a match, honoring his late father.
Lionel Messi himself flew to Argentina for a private farewell ceremony, where he joined family and friends in mourning. The Argentina captain honored his father's legacy by accepting FC Barcelona's offer to cover his son's treatment for a rare growth hormone deficiency.
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