Jorge Messi, father of Argentina captain and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, has passed away.
Jorge reportedly passed away in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina, on Friday night at around 10 p.m. local time.
According to multiple reports from media outlets in Argentina and Spain, including Infobae, he passed away at a hospital, an indication that he passed away from an undisclosed illness.
“Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Andrés Messi, died last night at 10 p.m. in a clinic in the city of Rosario, Argentina” according to information obtained by Infobae.
According to the the Messi family, Jorge had been battling a health condition and was receiving medical treatment urging the public and media to respect the family’s privacy.
The reported death also comes after an emotional moment involving Messi during Argentina’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner broke down in tears after scoring his first goal against Algeria.
Following the match, Messi stated that his emotions have nothing to do with football or anything that happened on the field.
Jorge Messi played a significant role in his son’s career and was a key figure in managing Lionel Messi’s affairs throughout his rise to global football stardom
