Muhammad Aman Ullah | August 9, 2026
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness.
Jorge Messi passed away on Friday at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina, where he had been receiving treatment.
News of his death has prompted an outpouring of grief across the football world, while Lionel Messi’s fans around the globe have expressed condolences to the Messi family.
Jorge Messi Played a Major Role in Lionel Messi’s Career
Jorge Messi was one of the most important figures in Lionel Messi’s football journey from the very beginning.
When Messi started playing football at a young age, his father strongly supported and encouraged him while also guiding him through the difficult stages of his early career.
From Messi’s early years in football to his emergence as a global star at Barcelona, Jorge remained closely involved in his son’s journey.
He also served for many years as Lionel Messi’s representative and played an important role in handling aspects of his professional career.
Messi Valued His Father’s Advice
Lionel Messi has spoken on several occasions about the importance of his father’s guidance.
Messi previously said that he needed his father’s advice from childhood and would often ask him for his opinion about his performances after matches.
His comments reflected the importance of Jorge Messi’s support and guidance, even after Lionel became one of the most successful footballers in the world.
Messi Spent Time With His Father After the World Cup
Reports indicated that Lionel Messi spent time with his father following the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
During that period, Jorge Messi’s health remained a concern for the family as he continued receiving medical treatment.
Lionel Messi later returned to his club Inter Miami and was back in action on the football field around a week before his father’s death.
Messi’s Emotional Moment During the World Cup
During the World Cup, Lionel Messi became emotional after completing a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria.
His emotional reaction while celebrating his first goal led to widespread speculation among fans around the world.
Messi later explained during a press conference that his emotions were not related to football. Instead, he said he was going through a difficult period in his personal life.
His Father’s Health Became Known Later
A few days after Messi’s emotional reaction, information about his father’s health emerged.
The family confirmed that Jorge Messi was undergoing medical treatment, bringing greater attention to the personal challenges facing the football star.
The news also prompted fans and members of the football community to express their support for Messi and his family.
Football World Mourns Jorge Messi
Jorge Messi’s death represents a major personal loss for Lionel Messi.
He was a father who remained an important source of support throughout Messi’s journey from a young footballer in Argentina to one of the greatest players in football history.
While Lionel Messi has achieved countless successes on the football field, his father’s guidance, encouragement and presence remained an important part of his journey.
Jorge Messi’s passing marks the end of an important chapter in Lionel Messi’s personal life and career, as the father who supported him from his earliest footballing years is no longer by his side.
