Overview
- The treating clinic in Rosario confirmed that Jorge Messi died late on Friday at age 68 after a period of serious illness.
- Lionel Messi flew from Miami to Rosario by private jet with his family and attended a private burial in Pérez held for close relatives.
- Jorge Messi served for decades as his son's chief adviser and negotiated major moves in Lionel’s career, including transfers to Paris Saint‑Germain and Inter Miami.
- Clubs and federations publicly expressed condolences, with Inter Miami holding a minute of silence and players wearing black armbands while Newell’s Old Boys and FC Barcelona paid tribute.
- The family had asked for privacy during Jorge Messi’s illness after repeated media attention at the World Cup and a false death report earlier this year, while Argentine outlets have reported he had pancreatic cancer though the family has not detailed medical specifics.