# Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68

2026-08-08T15:31:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jorge Messi, father and longtime agent of football icon Lionel Messi, died on August 8, 2026, at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. He was 68. Newell's Old Boys, Lionel's boyhood club, confirmed the death. Jorge had been unwell for months, missing the 2026 World Cup, where Messi broke down in tears after scoring against Algeria, later saying his emotions were "unrelated to football." The family had earlier issued a statement asking for privacy after conflicting reports on Jorge's condition. Jorge accompanied 13-year-old Messi to Barcelona and was a central figure in his career. In an exclusive interview, tour organiser Satadru Dutta recalled Jorge as a humble and witty man who was "God to Messi."

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