Jorge, father of L. Messi, has passed away.

2026-08-08 17:00 © AFP

Lionel Messi lost his closest person.

According to Argentine media, the father of this legendary football player, Jorge Messi, has passed away.

He departed this life at the age of 68.

J. Messi had been seriously ill for some time.

The cause of the illness has not yet been determined.

Jorge Messi died last night at a clinic in Rosario.