Messi’s Father Passes After Long Illness | Orlando News

Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has died at 68 after a long illness, sending shockwaves through the football world. A steadfast supporter from Messi’s early days at Barcelona and later his agent, Jorge was a pillar in Messi’s life — even accompanying him post-World Cup before he returned to Inter Miami. Messi once said he needed his dad’s approval as a kid, revealing the deeply human side of the global icon. Clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona, along with Argentina’s football federation, have issued heartfelt condolences. This loss underscores that even for the greatest athletes, family remains irreplaceable. 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/50797ffb8b8f6a46