Rosario

The Argentine footballer returned home with his wife and children to support his family and say goodbye to his father Jorge, who passed away, at a private ceremony near his hometown in Argentina. Documentation from the scene shows the star in his most painful moments.

According to reports, Jorge Messi, father of Argentine national team star Lionel Messi and a man who for years was one of the central figures in managing his career, has passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged battle with illness.

Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at 68 in a Rosario clinic following a long illness. A pillar of his son's career, he supported him from his early days at Newell's Old Boys through his legendary journey in Europe.