Jorge Messi, Father and Agent of Lionel Messi, Passes Away at 68
Newell’s Old Boys, the childhood club of Lionel Messi, has announced the passing of Jorge Messi, aged 68. The news was confirmed on Saturday, following reports from Argentinian media that he died on Friday in a hospital located in Rosario.
Throughout Lionel Messi’s illustrious career, Jorge Messi played an instrumental role, providing unwavering support and guidance. Newell’s Old Boys highlighted this in a social media statement, emphasizing Jorge’s essential contributions to his son’s journey in football.
Jorge Messi was not only a father but also a coach and agent for Lionel Messi. He was by his son’s side during crucial moments, particularly when Messi moved to Barcelona as a child. Lionel has expressed the profound impact his father had on him, stating in an interview with DirecTV Sports in 2022, “My father helped me enormously. He is very critical of me. That made me always want to push myself further.”
As the family navigates this difficult time, they have requested the media to exercise sensitivity regarding their private grief, especially amid ongoing rumors concerning Jorge’s health in the lead-up to the recent World Cup.
