# Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68 after prolonged illness

2026-08-08T23:07:36+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of football star Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a prolonged illness. Newell's Old Boys, Lionel's boyhood club, confirmed the death on Saturday, describing Jorge as a pillar in his son's career. The family had requested privacy after his health became public during the World Cup. Jorge managed Lionel's career from his teenage years at Barcelona through moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. Lionel, now 39, has not disclosed his international future.

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- english.mathrubhumi.com <https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/football/jorge-messi-death-lionel-messi-father-euvdivv0>
- sportstar.thehindu.com <https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/lionel-messi-father-jorge-messi-dies-rosario-argentina-latest-football-news/article71321451.ece>

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