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Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies aged 68
Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday. The Messi family had kept Jorge's illness under...
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- Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday.
- The Messi family had kept Jorge's illness under wraps before confirming he was going through a "health situation" during the World Cup this summer.
- "The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation," they said.
- "Newell's Old Boys mourn with profound pain and sorrow the passing of Jorge Messi," the club said in a statement.
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Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died, it was confirmed Saturday. The Messi family had kept Jorge's illness under wraps before confirming he was going through a "health situation" during the World Cup this summer. "The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation," they said. "Newell's Old Boys mourn with profound pain and sorrow the passing of Jorge Messi," the club said in a statement. Meanwhile, Messi helped Argentina reach three of the past four World Cup finals, including winning the tournament in 2022 in Qatar for the first time in his career. Jorge Messi had been unable to attend the tournament in North America, but Lionel Messi was able to spend time in Rosario after the tournament before returning to action for Inter Miami.