Lionel Messi’s Father Passes Away | Los Angeles News

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has passed away at 68 after a long illness, leaving the football world in mourning. A steadfast supporter and longtime agent, Jorge was instrumental in Messi’s career from his early days at Barcelona through to his current stint with Inter Miami. His presence was felt deeply — even Messi spoke of needing his dad’s approval after every match. Major clubs and organizations, including Real Madrid and the Argentine Football Association, have offered heartfelt condolences, while Barcelona honored his unwavering commitment to the club. This moment underscores how family remains the bedrock of greatness in sports. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48973641eb6aec28 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews