Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Dies at 68 in Argentina
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, passed away at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina.
Portland, OR, August 8, 2026 —
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. His passing occurred in Rosario, Argentina.
Details surrounding the cause of death have not been widely released.
Jorge Messi served as his son’s agent throughout much of Lionel Messi’s highly decorated career. He played a significant role in navigating the early stages of Lionel’s professional journey, including his move from Argentina to Spain to join Barcelona’s youth academy.
Lionel Messi, currently playing for Inter Miami CF, has not yet released a public statement regarding his father’s passing. The circumstances of his father’s death were not provided in the available information.
The Messi family is a prominent fixture in Rosario, a city in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. Jorge Messi was a father to Lionel and his three siblings: Rodrigo, Matias, and Marisol.
Further information regarding funeral arrangements or any official statements from the family is not yet available.
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