Lionel Messi’s father and agent Jorge dies, Newell’s Old Boys confirm
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, his son’s boyhood club Newell’s Old Boys announced on Saturday.
Argentinian media reported that Jorge Messi passed away on Friday at a hospital in Rosario.
Newell’s Old Boys paid tribute to Messi’s father, highlighting his important role in supporting Lionel throughout his career.
“His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel,” the club said in a social media statement.
Jorge Messi was Lionel Messi’s first coach during his early years in Argentina and later accompanied his son when he moved to Barcelona as a child. He eventually became Messi’s agent and played a key role throughout his career.
“My father helped me enormously. He is very critical of me. That made me always want to push myself further,” Lionel Messi told DirecTV Sports in 2022.
During the recent World Cup, Messi’s family also appealed to the media for “humanity” amid ongoing speculation and reports surrounding Jorge’s health.
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