Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Messi passed away at 68

Jorge Messi, the father and longtime adviser of football superstar Lionel Messi, passed away at the age of 68, according to reports published on Saturday, August 8. Jorge played a major role in Lionel Messi's extraordinary football journey, serving as his a

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Published 8 August 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:22

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Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Messi passed away at 68

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Jorge Messi, the father and longtime adviser of football superstar Lionel Messi, passed away at the age of 68, according to reports published on Saturday, August 8.

Jorge played a major role in Lionel Messi’s extraordinary football journey, serving as his agent and helping manage his son’s professional affairs from an early stage of his career.

Reports say Jorge had been receiving medical treatment for an illness. Earlier reports in June said the Messi family had confirmed that he was unwell, although specific details about his condition were not disclosed.

Lionel Messi’s Father Jorge Messi passed away at 68

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