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Jorge Messi, who served as both father and long-time agent to football icon Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68.
The heartbreaking news was officially shared on Saturday by Newell’s Old Boys, the Argentine superstar’s boyhood club.
According to reports from Argentinian media, Jorge Messi passed away on Friday while receiving treatment at a hospital located in Rosario.
In their official tribute, Newell’s Old Boys noted, His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel
.
Throughout his life, Jorge played a pivotal role in his son’s legendary career, starting out as Lionel’s first coach in Argentina and serving as his sole companion during their early move to Barcelona before eventually becoming his agent.
Reflecting on his father’s impact during a 2022 interview with DirecTV Sports, Lionel Messi shared, My father helped me enormously. He is very critical of me. That made me always want to push myself further
.
Previously, the Messi family had also appealed to the media for humanity
during the World Cup amidst persistent rumors regarding Jorge’s health.
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