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Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68 after illness
Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of football star Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a prolonged illness, english.mathrubhumi.com reports citing media from Argentina. He died in Rosario; the cause has…
The Story in Brief
Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of football star Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a prolonged illness, english.mathrubhumi.com reports citing media from Argentina. He died in Rosario; the cause has not been publicly confirmed.
The family had asked for privacy weeks earlier after speculation about his health. Jorge played a key role in managing Lionel’s career from his teenage move to Barcelona through his professional and business affairs.
The Indian Opinion
The family’s repeated pleas for privacy were ignored by media and fans alike. Speculation about Jorge Messi’s health spiked after Lionel’s emotional reaction during a World Cup match, despite the family saying it was unrelated to football. Respect for personal grief should not be sacrificed for clicks or gossip. Will this loss finally make the press and public draw a line?
Source: english.mathrubhumi.com
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