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News WireBreakingMajor League SoccerAug 8

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Inter Miami

Jorge Messi, the father of Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. His passing was confirmed on Saturday, following his death on Friday in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. The Messi family had previously kept details of his health private, revealing only a 'health situation' during the World Cup this summer.

Lionel Messi expressed his emotional struggles during the World Cup, stating they were unrelated to football. Jorge Messi is survived by his wife, Celia, and their four children, including Lionel. Newell's Old Boys, Messi's first club, paid tribute to Jorge, recognizing his pivotal role in supporting Lionel's career from its beginnings to his current status as a global football icon.

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