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Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father and longtime agent, dies at 68
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk RAMIRO BARREIRO, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Jorge Messi, the father of renowned soccer player Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68.
A notable figure in the soccer world has passed away. Jorge Messi, the father of renowned soccer player Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. He passed away at a hospital in Rosario, a city in central Argentina.
The news of his death was announced by Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys, a Rosario-based club, through a social media post. Further details about Jorge Messi's death, including his recent health treatment, are available from the source. Local soccer fans in McAllen , TX, may want to check the original report for more information on this development.
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Category: local Published: August 8, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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