| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Sport | The Guardian | JORGE MESSI, FATHER AND AGENT OF ARGENTINA GREAT, DIES AGED 68 | 1 hr ago |
| Associated Press | JORGE MESSI, LIONEL MESSI’S FATHER AND LONGTIME AGENT, DIES AT 68 | 1 hr ago |
| BBC News | MESSI'S FATHER JORGE DIES AGED 68 AFTER ILLNESS | 30 mins ago |
| Home - CBSNews.com | JORGE MESSI, FATHER OF ARGENTINA GREAT LIONEL MESSI, DIES AT 68 | 15 mins ago |
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Argentine soccer great Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to Sport | The Guardian. He passed away at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness. The family announced his death, which occurred while he was accompanied by his wife and children.
Jorge Messi spent his final months alternating between the medical center in Rosario and his home, as reported by Sport | The Guardian. His son Lionel had spent time with him after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, and it is uncertain if he will play in the upcoming match against Monterrey on Saturday. According to other sources, including Associated Press and CBSNews.com, Jorge Messi was 68 years old at the time of his death.
The death of Jorge Messi is significant as he was not only the father of one of the world's most renowned soccer players but also his longtime agent, highlighting the close personal and professional relationship between the two.