Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has passed away while undergoing treatment at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina.
He died at around 10 p.m. local time on Friday (August 7).
He was 68 years old at the time of his death. He had been battling illness for a long time.
According to Infobae, Lionel Messi’s father and agent, Jorge Messi, died last night at a clinic in Rosario.
Jorge Messi was considered a central figure in his son’s career.
He stood by Lionel Messi from the early days of his career to his emergence as one of the greatest players in football history. Jorge Messi represented his son, handled negotiations with various clubs and commercial organizations on his behalf, and was also involved in building his business ventures.
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