Jorge Messi, father and agent of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, passed away on Friday at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, according to Argentinian news outlet Infobae. He died at 10 PM in a medical facility located in Rosario, Messi’s hometown, following a lengthy battle with health issues.
Jorge Messi, married to Celia Cuccittini and father to Lionel, Rodrigo, Matias, and Maria Sol, was a pivotal figure in his son’s illustrious career. He managed Lionel’s affairs off the field and was by his side from the early stages of his journey to becoming a global football icon.
