Information published by Argentine media on August 8. Mr. Jorge Messi lived to be 68 years old. Not only is he Lionel Messi's father, Mr. Jorge is also known as an agent, advisor and one of the most influential figures in the career of the Argentine national team captain.
Throughout his journey from a boy in Rosario to a world-class star, Lionel Messi always had his father accompanying him.
When Messi was still a young player of Newell's Old Boys, Mr. Jorge was the one who persistently sought treatment opportunities for his son after discovering that Messi suffered from growth hormone deficiency. When he did not receive the desired support at home, he actively sought opportunities abroad.
He also played an important role in bringing Messi to Barcelona at the age of 13. In the difficult early days in Spain, when his family had not yet adapted to the new life, Jorge Messi decided to stay with his son to support and encourage Messi to continue pursuing his football dream.
Before committing to his son's career, Jorge Messi was trained in chemical engineering and used to work at the Acindar factory in Argentina. Later, he became the manager of Lionel Messi's commercial, contract and image activities, contributing to building the Messi brand globally.
In recent months, Jorge Messi's health condition has received attention from fans. At the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi burst into tears after scoring in the opening match and admitted that his family was going through a difficult time. Later, the family confirmed that Mr. Jorge was under medical monitoring and treatment.
The passing of Jorge Messi leaves great regret for Messi's family as well as football fans around the world. He is not only a father who is always silent behind Lionel Messi's success, but also a person who has accompanied in the most important decisions of his career, one of the greatest players in football history.
