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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
August 8, 2026
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Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68
Jorge Messi was his son's first coach in Argentina and his sole companion when he first moved to Barcelona as a child, before later becoming his agent...
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Jorge Horacio Messi, father and agent of football superstar Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68. The announcement was made by his son's childhood club, Newell's Old Boys, on Saturday.
- Jorge Messi was also Lionel Messi's first coach and instrumental in his move to Barcelona.
- Argentinian media reported his passing occurred on Friday in a hospital in Rosario.
- The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) conveyed their condolences to the Messi family.
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