Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died at the age of 68 after being hospitalized. According to information from LA NACION, he passed away at a hospital in Rosario, where he had been receiving treatment (lanacion.com.ar). The news of his death has sparked an outpouring of condolences from football figures and fans around the world.
Several football clubs and personalities have expressed their sorrow. Barcelona, the club where Messi began his professional career, released a statement thanking Jorge Messi for his trust in the player. The message read, “Gracias por confiarnos a Leo” (tvazteca.com). Similarly, the Argentine national team and officials like Claudio Tapia, a former AFA director, have also paid tribute to the late father of the football legend (globovision.com).
Lionel Messi himself has shared heartfelt messages over the years about his relationship with his father, highlighting love, support, and admiration (gestion.pe). Now, he is reportedly traveling to Rosario to be with his family for the private funeral arrangements (cronica.com.ar). The football community continues to mourn the loss of a man who played a significant role in shaping one of the sport’s greatest talents.
