Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, passes away

Jorge Messi, the father and long-time advisor to Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68. According to reports from Infobae, he passed away on the evening of August 7 in a clinic in Rosario, where he had been receiving treatment for a prolonged period.

During the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi had publicly shared that he was going through a difficult period due to family matters, which later became known to be related to his father's medical condition.

Jorge Messi was a significant figure in his son's career, often acting as his representative. A native of Argentina, he spent many years working as a technical chemist at the Acindar facility, eventually reaching a management position. In his younger years, he was connected to the sport, training within the Newell's Old Boys system—the same club where Lionel Messi started his football journey before moving to Barcelona.