Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
The selection of Argentina and Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association, expressed their condolences to Lionel Messi and his family
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The selection of Argentina and Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Association of Argentine Football (AFA), expressed their condolences to Lionel Messi and his family after the death of Jorge Messi. From here we accompany the whole family at this hard time and send the most sense, warm and affectionate embrace. A lot of strength! "says the AFA post republished by Chiqui Tapia. Jorge Messi has died at the age of only 68 years, as the clinic Centro in the Argentine city of Rosario confirmed at the request of the German Press Agency.
Furthermore, Thank you for giving the world the best player, but above all, for raising a great person. Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina. What he was sick of was not published.
In addition, He was there when he had to be, accompanied when he had to go with him, and held when it was necessary. The information indicates that he died at around 2: 00 in the morning in a city clinic after going through a prolonged disease. The situation was made public during the 2026 World Cup, when versions on the health status of the footballer's father began to be circulated.
Moreover, The news soon echoed, as it was not only the unconditional support of the football player and his representative, but he was the one who accompanied him to Barcelona more than two decades ago to take his first steps as a sportsman.
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The selection of Argentina and Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Association of Argentine Football (AFA), expressed their condolences to Lionel Messi and his family after the death of Jorge Messi.
reliability high4/6 sourcesFrom here we accompany the whole family at this hard time and send the most sense, warm and affectionate embrace. A lot of strength! "says the AFA post republished by Chiqui Tapia.
reliability moderate2/3 sourcesJorge Messi has died at the age of only 68 years, as the clinic Centro in the Argentine city of Rosario confirmed at the request of the German Press Agency.
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Thank you for giving the world the best player, but above all, for raising a great person.
according to RPP +2Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina.
according to SABC NewsWhat he was sick of was not published.
according to DIE ZEITHe was there when he had to be, accompanied when he had to go with him, and held when it was necessary.
according to RPP +1As President of the AFA, I want to recognize Jorge Messi not only for bringing the world's best player, but, above all, for raising a person of values: humble, respectful and deeply committed to others. ".
according to Clarín +1The information indicates that he died at around 2: 00 in the morning in a city clinic after going through a prolonged disease.
according to La FMThe situation was made public during the 2026 World Cup, when versions on the health status of the footballer's father began to be circulated.
according to La FMThe news soon echoed, as it was not only the unconditional support of the football player and his representative, but he was the one who accompanied him to Barcelona more than two decades ago to take his first steps as a sportsman.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasThe Sanatorio Centro de la ciudad de Rosario confirmed this morning the death of Jorge Messi, father of the captain of the Argentine team, Lionel Messi, in the early morning.
according to La Nación (AR) — Últimas noticiasAfter noon, Tapia posted on his social networks a farewell message to Jorge Messi: "His greatest achievement was not only to accompany Lionel on the path that led him to become legend.".
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