Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, dies in Argentina at 68

The Argentina superstar's father had reportedly been dealing with health issues over the summer during the World Cup Aug 8, 2026 at 12:59 pm ET • 1 min read Getty Images Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, Inter Miami striker and Argentina legend, died on Saturday at the age of 68. Jorge, who has always been the agent of the Argentinian star, died in his native city of Rosario, in Argentina, after illness. During the 2026 World Cup, there were some unconfirmed reports…

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