Off the PitchMetro FootballUnverified source· 8 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
The man who guided Lionel Messi's career from Rosario to global stardom has passed away.
Who
Jorge Messi
What
Died
Age
68
What happened. Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68.
- Jorge was also Lionel's agent.
- He was the father of the football superstar.
The news was reported by Metro Football on August 8, 2026.
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