International soccer star Lionel Messi lost his father on Friday in Argentina, according to multiple reports.
Jorge Messi died at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina after a long struggle with an undisclosed illness. He was 68 years old.
Lionel Messi's youth soccer club Newell's Old Boys announced Jorge's death with an announcement and tribute on Saturday.
"Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and grief to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario," the statement from the club said. "Recognized leproso fan, businessman, and father of the Argentine national team captain, Lionel Andrés Messi."
"Jorge was the pillar and the person who supported with vision, rigor, and affection the career of the greatest player of all time alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini," the statement added.
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Jorge Messi died at a clinic in Rosario, Argentina after a long struggle with an undisclosed illness. He was 68 years old.
Lionel Messi's youth soccer club Newell's Old Boys announced Jorge's death with an announcement and tribute on Saturday.
"Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and grief to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario," the statement from the club said. "Recognized leproso fan, businessman, and father of the Argentine national team captain, Lionel Andrés Messi."
"Jorge was the pillar and the person who supported with vision, rigor, and affection the career of the greatest player of all time alongside his wife, Celia Cuccittini," the statement added.
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