Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi, passes away after health struggles
In other words, like any human being. 'It has since been reported that Jorge suffered a' medical episode 'at his home in January of this year, and he was
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In other words, like any human being. 'It has since been reported that Jorge suffered a' medical episode 'at his home in January of this year, and he was hospitalized as a result. Jorge Messi was seen on the field with his son after reaching the sport's mountaintop. 'And this week there were some situations that slightly worsened his health, and Messi is going through this internal struggle.
Furthermore, Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68. "Jorge was the pillar of strength and the person who, along with his wife, Celia Cuccittini, supported the career of the greatest player of all time with vision, rigor, and affection," Newell's Old Boys, the first club where Lionel Messi played in Argentina, said in a statement on Jorge Messi's death. Jorge’s health became a subject of public attention in 2026 after Lionel appeared emotional following Argentina’s opening match at the World Cup.
In addition, Lionel Messi, 39, had attributed his emotional displays early in the tournament to a family situation. At the age of 68, the mentor of the world's best player left this plane and his loss shook international football and the world. Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Ballon d'or Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68.
Moreover, Jean Catuffe / Getty Images file By Shayna Jacobs Jorge Messi, a constant presence in the stands at his son Lionel’s matches, has died at age 68 after a long illness, according to a statement from the hospital that treated him.
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In other words, like any human being. 'It has since been reported that Jorge suffered a' medical episode 'at his home in January of this year, and he was hospitalized as a result.
reliability moderate3/5 sourcesJorge Messi was seen on the field with his son after reaching the sport's mountaintop.
reliability moderate2/3 sources'And this week there were some situations that slightly worsened his health, and Messi is going through this internal struggle.
reliability moderate2/4 sourcesJorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesLionel Messi: Father Jorge Messi died at the age of 68.
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"Jorge was the pillar of strength and the person who, along with his wife, Celia Cuccittini, supported the career of the greatest player of all time with vision, rigor, and affection," Newell's Old Boys, the first club where Lionel Messi played in Argentina, said in a statement on Jorge Messi's death.
according to Infobae — Últimas noticias +3Jorge’s health became a subject of public attention in 2026 after Lionel appeared emotional following Argentina’s opening match at the World Cup.
according to PM News NigeriaLionel Messi, 39, had attributed his emotional displays early in the tournament to a family situation.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesAt the age of 68, the mentor of the world's best player left this plane and his loss shook international football and the world.
according to Infobae — Últimas noticiasJorge Messi, the father and agent of Ballon d'or Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68.
according to Le Monde — À la UneJean Catuffe / Getty Images file By Shayna Jacobs Jorge Messi, a constant presence in the stands at his son Lionel’s matches, has died at age 68 after a long illness, according to a statement from the hospital that treated him.
according to NBC News — Top StoriesAt the age of 68, Jorge Messi, Lionel's father, died after passing through a delicate health situation.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasMessi is in mourning: his father Jorge Messi dies at the age of 68 (Yazmin Betancourt / SDPnews) The reports issued by local media were limited to stating that Jorge Messi had a serious disease, however, it has not been explained what suffered the father of 'Lio'.
according to SDPnoticiasAlthough he largely stayed away from the public spotlight, Jorge played a critical role in helping his son overcome the challenges he faced as a young footballer.
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Lionel Messi: Father Jorge Messi died at the age of 68.
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