Overview
- Reports say Jorge Messi died on Friday night in a Rosario medical clinic and was 68 years old.
- The treating facility and Newell’s Old Boys confirmed the death while the family has not released a cause.
- Lionel Messi flew from Miami to Rosario, attended a private funeral at El Prado cemetery, and missed an Inter Miami Leagues Cup match.
- Clubs and football bodies including Inter Miami, FC Barcelona, PSG, CONMEBOL and Argentina’s AFA observed moments of silence and issued condolences.
- Jorge Messi long served as Lionel’s agent and off-field manager, and his passing is likely to keep the family private and affect Messi’s short-term availability for club duties.