Jorge Messi, insert Lionel Messi
By Victory Oghene
Argentina and Inter Miami football star Lionel Messi is bereaved. He reportedly lost his father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, to the cold hands of death.
The elder Messi died at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness.
Jorge died on Friday night, August 7, 2026, at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, his hometown.
His death was reported by on Saturday, with Reuters confirming that Jorge died at a medical facility in Rosario.
Jorge Messi had played a significant role in his son’s football career and had served as his agent from the early stages of Lionel Messi’s professional journey.
The 68-year-old had been receiving medical treatment in recent months for an unspecified illness.
In June, the Messi family had confirmed that Jorge was experiencing health challenges and was under medical supervision, while appealing to the public and media to respect the family’s privacy and avoid speculation about his condition.
Jorge was a key figure in the development of Lionel Messi’s career, helping manage his son’s professional and business affairs as the Argentine grew from a promising youngster in Rosario into one of the world’s most celebrated footballers.
The news of his death comes weeks after reports had circulated about his deteriorating health.
