Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, dies at 68
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, passed away at age 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after battling an unspecified illness.
- Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys and CONMEBOL expressed condolences, highlighting Jorge's crucial support in Lionel Messi's career.
- Lionel Messi revealed he faced emotional struggles during the 2022 World Cup, attributing some tears to personal reasons linked to his father's health.
- Jorge Messi played a key role as Lionel's agent, managing contracts and business affairs, including transfers to Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Miami.
- In 2013, Jorge and Lionel Messi faced allegations of tax evasion related to image rights, with Jorge paying over 5 million euros to settle the claims.
