. Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi has died at the age of 68. According to Argentine media La Naci\u00f3n, he was being treated at a clinic in Rosario. <\/p>\n
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has expressed its condolences to Messi and his family.<\/p>\n
“Our thoughts are with the Messi family at this difficult time,” the AFA said in a statement. <\/p>\n
Barcelona has expressed deep grief over the death of Jorge Messi.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the club praised Horge’s contribution to Lionel Messi’s association with Barcelona during one of the earliest and proudest times of his career. The club expressed its sincere condolences to the Messi family and said that it will continue to support them. <\/p>\n
Jorge <\/p>\n
Messi was not only Lionel Messi’s father, but also his mentor in football. He worked as a supervisor in a steel plant and later served as his son’s agent and strategic adviser. <\/p>\n
George was also instrumental in Lionel <\/p>\n
Messi’s early football career. He helped Messi play for Argentine club Nuelles World Boys as a child. Messi’s father was instrumental in taking him to Spain when he was 13 years old and joining Barcelona’s youth academy. <\/p>\n
At that time, Messi was suffering from a problem related to growth hormone deficiency.<\/p>\n
Barcelona had to bear the cost of his treatment. After regular treatment and hormone injections, Messi’s physical development improved, which is believed to have given a new direction to his professional football journey. Jorge Messi’s wife is Celia Cuccitini. They have four children, Lionel Messi, Rodrygo, Matias and Maria Sol. ANI<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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