Jorge Messi Dies at 68, Key Behind Lionel

Jorge Messi died at 68 after a prolonged illness in Rosario, Argentina. He played a pivotal role in Lionel Messi’s career, guiding him from youth football to Barcelona and handling his early professional and financial affairs. Messi returned to Rosario for a private farewell and missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match as he navigates this personal loss, with his teammates and clubs offering tributes. The football world, including Newell’s Old Boys, FC Barcelona, the Argentine Football Association, and Inter Miami, expressed condolences, and fans and players showed support through moments of silence, armbands, and jerseys bearing Messi’s number. Reports and tributes also highlighted Jorge’s influence during Messi’s World Cup journey and his high-profile moves, while the cause of death was not disclosed publicly.