Death of Messi's Father After a Battle with Illness

Jorge Messi, father of Argentine star Lionel Messi, died in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness, at the age of 68. Jorge Messi, a businessman and the agent for his son’s affairs as well as the captain of the Argentina national team, has been one of the most prominent supporters in Messi’s football career, playing a pivotal role in managing his off-field affairs since the early stages of his career. Known for staying out of the spotlight despite his constant presence in his son’s life, Jorge Messi rarely gave media interviews, contenting himself with following his son’s achievements and celebrating them within the family circle.