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Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, has passed away at age 68 following a prolonged illness. The report includes tributes from various football clubs and notes his significant role in his son's career.
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The death of a prominent figure in the sports world, particularly one linked to a global icon like Lionel Messi, is of significant interest to the international sports community.
The father of Lionel Messi has passed away after prolonged illness.
Aged 68, Jorge Messi died at Sanatorio Centro hospital in Rosario where he had been receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness.
He had missed the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by USA, Mexico and Canada between June and July.
Jorge was unable attend despite his son, and Argentina, making it to the final of the Mundial where they lost 1-0 to Spain after extra-time.
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He died in the early hours of Saturday, according to the hospital’s official statement signed by Medical Director Carlos Mackey.
The hospital called for respect for the family and offered no further information regarding the cause of death.
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