Lionel Messi's dad has died at the age of 68. Jorge Messi, also the football legend's agent, passed away on Friday (07.08.26) at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, where he had been receiving treatment for a long-term illness. In a statement shared on Instagram, Newell’s Old Boys, Messi's former club, said: "Club Atletico 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. A second supporter typed: "R.I.P Jorge Messi. His family said in a subsequent statement: "The Messi family wishes to inform you that Jorge Messi is currently dealing with health problems.