Jorge Messi, father and longtime representative of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. Beyond being the father of one of football’s greatest players, Jorge played a central role in the development and management of Lionel Messi’s career from childhood. Messi later recalled the sacrifices his father made during those years. Recalling a particularly difficult period, the football star said his father gave him the option of returning to Argentina. The Messi family later disclosed that Jorge was under medical supervision and was recovering at the time.