Messi Suspends Career After Father's Death

Jorge Messi, father of footballer Lionel Messi, has died, reports Argentine publication Infobae.

Consensus

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68.
Jorge Messi passed away in a clinic in Rosario, Argentina.
The cause of death was a prolonged illness.
Lionel Messi suspended his football activities after his father's death.
Jorge Messi was Lionel Messi's agent and played a key role in his football career.
Lionel Messi expressed emotional distress during the 2026 World Cup, which was linked to his father's health.
The news of Jorge Messi's death was first reported on August 7, 2026.
The family had previously issued a public denial of a false report about his death in June 2026.

Lionel Messi wrote a farewell letter to his father, which was published on Instagram. — kommersant
Lionel Messi flew to Rosario on the night of August 8 to attend his father's funeral. — m24
Lionel Messi flew to Argentina after the World Cup final on July 19, 2026, to be with his father. — vm
The funeral was held at El Prado cemetery in a closed format, attended only by family. — m24
Lionel Messi and his family arrived in Rosario on July 21, 2026, after the World Cup. — vm
Lionel Messi stated he was unsure how long he could continue his football career after his father's death. — kommersant
Lionel Messi had planned to leave the team during the World Cup to be with his father. — vm
Lionel Messi said he was unable to continue playing because 'his legs no longer listened' after the World Cup final. — kommersant
Lionel Messi cried after scoring against Algeria during the World Cup, which was due to his father's illness. — m24
Lionel Messi explained his emotional reaction during the World Cup as being due to 'a difficult few days' and not related to football. — tg_varlamov_news
Lionel Messi was named the best player of the 2026 World Cup by press and IFFHS, and was included in FIFA's all-star team. — vesti
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the national team in July 2026. — fontanka