Jorge Messi, father of Argentine star Lionel Messi, passed away in the early hours of Saturday night in Rosario (Santa Fe province), as reported by the Sanatorio Centro in that city, where the 68-year-old businessman had been admitted.

“Sanatorio Centro, through its medical director, fulfills the painful duty of reporting the death of patient Jorge Messi, 68 years of age, which occurred on this date, at 02:00 (05:00 GMT),” the clinic published with the signature of Dr. Carlos Mackey.

“We accompany his family and loved ones in this difficult time, expressing our sincerest condolences. In compliance with current regulations regarding patient data protection, and out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further details about the medical circumstances of the death will be provided,” the official text added.

Jorge Messi, father and agent of footballer Lionel Andres Messi, died at the age of 68 in a hospital in the city of Rosario, Argentina. He passed away on August 7 at 10 p.m. local time, following a prolonged illness.#Argentina #football #messi #teleSUREnglish pic.twitter.com/GidNlu2GOj

— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) August 8, 2026

Jorge Messi, born in 1958 in the Argentine province of Santa Fe, was instrumental in the career of his son Lionel, for whom he served as representative and administrator of the family assets.

The Professional Football League, dependent on the Argentine Football Association (AFA), bid farewell to Jorge Messi with a photo of him on social media alongside his son, along with the following text: “In this difficult moment of farewell to Jorge Messi, the LPF community and all of football bid him farewell with love and embrace his family and loved ones. Strength, Leo!”

The Newell’s Old Boys club in Rosario, where Messi began his career, published a farewell message through social media: “He was the support and the person who bolstered with vision, rigor, and affection the career of the best player of all time along with his wife, Celia Cuccittini.”

During the 2026 World Cup, Jorge Messi’s state of health generated concern, and some Argentine media had reported his death, but the player’s entourage denied it in a statement: “The Messi family informs that Jorge is going through a health situation. At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and evolving favorably within the condition he presents.”

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