
Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina
Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi has passed away at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters.
Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical center in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and his children Rodrigo,the family said.
Days later, the family issued a statement regarding Jorge’s “health situation”, informing the public that he was undergoing medical treatment.
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