Archive · 8 Aug 2026
Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Messi Dies Aged 68
Jorge Messi was the father of Lionel Messi, one of the most famous football players in the world.
Jorge died when he was 68 years old.
He had been sick for a long time before he passed away.
Jorge was his son's biggest supporter and also worked as his representative and advisor.
He helped Lionel from the time he was a young player at Barcelona.
Jorge was by Lionel's side when he won the World Cup in 2022.
Lionel once said that he always wanted his father's approval after every match.
Jorge spent his final months at home and in a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, with his family.
Many people are now sharing pictures of the special bond between Jorge and his son.
People all over the football world are mourning his loss.
Jorge Messi, father of football star Lionel Messi, died aged 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after a long illness.
He served as Lionel's representative and advisor for several years, starting with his early career at Barcelona.
Jorge was at his son's side for milestone moments including Lionel's first Ballon d'Or in 2009 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup win in Qatar.
Lionel once said he always needed his father's approval after every match, ever since he was a kid.
The family confirmed the death to Reuters, saying Jorge spent his final months between a medical center in Rosario and home with his wife and children.
- Who
- Jorge Messi, the 68-year-old father and former agent of football star Lionel Messi; his wife Celia and children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol were at his side.
- What
- Jorge Messi died after a prolonged illness; his family confirmed the death to Reuters.
- When
- On a Friday night; the articles do not specify the exact date.
- Where
- At a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina.
- Why
- He had been ill for a while and was undergoing medical treatment, as his family disclosed during the World Cup.
- Name
- Jorge Messi
- Age at death
- 68
- Place of death
- Medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina
- Cause
- Prolonged illness; was undergoing medical treatment
- Role in Lionel's career
- Former agent, representative and advisor from Lionel's early Barcelona days
- Survived by
- Wife Celia and children Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol
- Career highlights
- Present for Lionel's first Ballon d'Or (2009) and the 2022 FIFA World Cup victory in Qatar
- Lionel's recent time with him
- Spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining Inter Miami
