For much of Lionel Messi’s extraordinary career, his father Jorge was more than a parent. He was his agent, adviser, trusted confidant and, above all, the person who remained closest to him through football’s greatest highs and most painful disappointments. Jorge died in Rosario, Argentina, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, aged 68, leaving behind a…
Lionel Messi is set to bring the curtain down on his remarkable Argentina career with a final appearance against Benin on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward announced his retirement from international football on August 31, 2026, but was subsequently recalled by Argentina for what…
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after battling a long-term illness. The family confirmed that Jorge passed away on Friday night, August 7, 2026, at a medical facility in Rosario, Argentina. According to the family, Jorge had spent his final months moving between his…
