Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, has passed away at the age of 68, news agency Reuters reported. Jorge, who had been battling illness for some time, died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, with the family confirming the news to Reuters.
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Jorge, who also worked as Messi’s representative, had been in poor health in recent months. He was surrounded by his wife, Celia, and his children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol during this difficult period. Jorge played an important role in Messi’s career from his early days and remained one of the most influential figures in the footballer’s life.
He spent much of his final months moving between a medical centre in Rosario and his home as he received treatment, according to the family.
