JORGE MESSI, LIONEL MESSI’S FATHER AND LONGTIME AGENT, DIES AT 68
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| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| Associated Press | JORGE MESSI, LIONEL MESSI’S FATHER AND LONGTIME AGENT, DIES AT 68 | 1 hr ago |
| Sport | The Guardian | JORGE MESSI, FATHER AND AGENT OF ARGENTINA GREAT, DIES AGED 68 | 1 hr ago |
WHAT HAPPENED
Jorge Messi, the father and long‑time agent of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, died at a hospital in Rosario on Saturday, August 7, 2026. The 68‑year‑old passed away after a period of treatment for an unspecified illness.
According to a post by Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys, Jorge Messi had been receiving treatment in recent months and was described as "the pillar and the person who, with vision, rigor and affection, supported the career of the best player of all time, alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini." The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) released a statement expressing its condolences, saying it sent "respect and affection for Lionel." Lionel Messi, who led Argentina to a runner‑up finish in the 2026 World Cup, had shown visible emotion in the tournament’s opening match, saying he wept for a reason unrelated to sports.
Jorge Messi’s role as a guiding figure in Lionel’s career has been widely acknowledged, and his death comes at a time when the Argentine star is still a prominent global icon in football.
- Jorge Messi died at 68 in a Rosario hospital after recent treatment for an unspecified illness.
- Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys and CONMEBOL confirmed his death and highlighted his support of Lionel Messi’s career.
- Lionel Messi had led Argentina to a World Cup runner‑up finish and reacted emotionally in the tournament’s first match.
- Related reports from The Guardian and Al Jazeera corroborate his death and age.
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