BBC News·3 min read·medium
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
B
Ben Collins
✦AI Summary
Jorge Messi, the father and long-time agent of football star Lionel Messi, has passed away at age 68 following a long illness. He was instrumental in his son's career, supporting him from his early days in Argentina to his World Cup victory.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jorge Messi helped his son Lionel win the Ballon d'Or a record eight times and the best player of the tournament trophy as Argentina won the 2022 World Cup
sportsculture
✦
Get the full story
Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in