Archive · 13 Aug 2026
Messi Pays Emotional Tribute to Father Jorge After Death
Lionel Messi is one of the most famous football players in the world.
His dad, Jorge, was by his side from the very beginning and helped him in his career.
Jorge was also Messi's agent, which means he helped make important deals with big football clubs.
Sadly, Jorge was sick for a long time and died when he was 68 years old.
Messi wrote a very sad message on Instagram, saying he cannot believe his dad is gone.
He also said he is not sure if he wants to keep playing football anymore.
Messi had wanted to win the 2026 World Cup for his father, but Argentina lost to Spain.
After the sad news, Messi went to Rosario to be with his family and then returned to America.
He played for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup, and his team won 3-2 against Club León while the fans cheered loudly for him.
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died at age 68 in Rosario after battling a chronic illness.
Messi shared a heartfelt Spanish-language tribute on Instagram, his first statement since his father's passing.
Jorge worked as a businessman and served as Messi's agent for years, helping secure moves to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami CF.
Messi said he wanted to win the 2026 World Cup for his father, but Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final.
Messi returned to action for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup, coming on in the second half of a 3-2 win over Club León to reach the semifinal.
- Who
- Lionel Messi and his late father, Jorge Messi.
- What
- Jorge Messi died at age 68 after a chronic illness, prompting an emotional tribute from Messi, who then played for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup.
- When
- Jorge's tribute was shared on Wednesday; Messi traveled to Rosario over the weekend before returning to the United States.
- Where
- Rosario, Argentina, where Jorge died; Messi returned to the United States and played at Nu Stadium in the Leagues Cup.
- Why
- Jorge died after battling chronic illness, and Messi is grieving, even questioning how long he will continue playing football.
- Deceased
- Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi
- Age at death
- 68
- Place of death
- Rosario, Argentina
- Cause of death
- Chronic illness
- Jorge's roles
- Businessman and long-time agent for Messi
- 2026 World Cup result
- Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the final
- Leagues Cup result
- Inter Miami beat Club León 3-2 to reach the semifinal
- Messi's return
- Subbed in at the start of the second half for Daniel Pinter