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Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup. Football 18 min ago

Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup. Football 18 min ago

By GhanaSummary NewsroomKenya

Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night 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, Matías and María Sol, the family said.

During the World Cup, the captain of the Argentine national team experienced mixed emotions after scoring a hat trick in the opening match against Algeria, breaking down in tears while celebrating his first goal.

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