Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel Messi, Dies at 68
ABC7 Los Angeles is reporting the death of Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, at the age of 68.
Los Angeles, CA, August 8, 2026 —
Jorge Messi, the father of renowned soccer player Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to a report by ABC7 Los Angeles.
The cause of death and specific circumstances surrounding his passing were not immediately available in the report.
Jorge Messi, who also served as his son’s agent earlier in Lionel Messi’s career, was a prominent figure in the world of professional soccer due to his close association with one of the sport’s most celebrated athletes.
Lionel Messi, an Argentine professional footballer, is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He currently plays for Inter Miami CF and the Argentina national team.
Further details regarding Jorge Messi’s life and the tributes from the soccer community are expected to emerge.
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