Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, has died at age 68
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in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. His family confirmed the death, and his childhood club, Newell’s Old Boys, also paid tribute.
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Jorge played a major role in Lionel’s career from childhood onward. He accompanied the young Messi to Barcelona and later handled many of his son’s contracts and business affairs.
The news comes shortly after Lionel Messi had shown visible emotion during the 2026 World Cup; he later indicated that he had been going through difficult personal circumstances.
May Jorge Messi rest in peace. 🕊️
Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, has died at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after receiving treatment for an unspecified illness.
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Key points:
Jorge was a major figure in Lionel Messi’s career, serving as his agent and handling much of his business affairs.
He accompanied a young Lionel to Barcelona for the trial that eventually led to his admission to La Masia.
Jorge and his wife, Celia Cuccittini, had four children: Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol.
The Messi family had previously asked the media to respect Jorge’s privacy regarding his health.
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FC Barcelona, Inter Miami, PSG, CONMEBOL and the Argentine Football Association all expressed condolences.
Argentine football ordered a moment of silence and black armbands across its competitions.
The report also recalls Lionel’s 2007 comments about how his father supported him emotionally during the difficult early years in Barcelona.
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One important note: the passage contains a likely date/context inconsistency—it refers to Lionel leading Argentina to a runner-up finish in “this year’s World Cup,” which does not align with the 2026 World Cup outcome/timeline. If you want, I can fact-check this entire report against current sources and identify what is accurate and what appears altered or fabricated.