Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 after a long illness, according to The Guardian. Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina, where he had spent recent months alternating between treatment and his home. Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the 2026 FIFA World Cup before returning to Inter Miami, where he resumed playing last week. During the World Cup, Lionel Messi became emotional after scoring in Argentina’s opening match against Algeria. Jorge Messi played a central role in his son’s career, helping guide him from his move to Barcelona as a teenager and serving as his representative for many years.