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Barcelona and Real Madrid join Lionel Messi in mourning his father's death
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Barcelona and Real Madrid join Lionel Messi in mourning his father's death

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina.
  • FC Barcelona and Real Madrid expressed their condolences to Messi and his family, acknowledging Jorge Messi's significant role in his son's career.
  • The football world in Spain joined in mourning, recognizing Jorge Messi's fundamental support throughout Lionel Messi's professional journey.

The Spanish football community is mourning the loss of Jorge Messi, father of football legend Lionel Messi, who died at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina. Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, clubs deeply intertwined with Lionel Messi's career, have extended their heartfelt condolences to the family.

FC Barcelona was among the first to publicly express its sorrow. The club's president and board of directors conveyed their sympathies on behalf of all Barcelona supporters. They also highlighted Jorge Messi's crucial role in his son's sporting trajectory and expressed gratitude for his trust in the club during Lionel's formative years, a period that became one of the most successful in Barcelona's history.

The president and the board of directors of FC Barcelona express their deepest condolences on the passing of Jorge Messi, father of the player and Barça legend Lionel Messi, and convey on behalf of all Barcelona supporters their condolences to the Messi family.

— FC BarcelonaThe Catalan club's official statement mourning the death of Lionel Messi's father.

Jorge Messi was a pivotal figure in his son's career, serving as his representative for many years and managing the family's assets. He accompanied Lionel through every stage of his professional journey. Real Madrid also joined the tributes, with its president and board expressing deep regret over the passing of Jorge Messi and sending condolences to the Argentine captain and his loved ones.

This gesture from Spain's two football giants underscores the profound respect for Lionel Messi, a player who defined an era in global football and maintains a historic connection with Barcelona, despite his eventual departure from the Catalan club. Jorge Messi, born in Santa Fe province, closely supported his son's career from its inception to his rise as one of football's greatest icons.

Real Madrid C. F., its president and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Jorge Messi, Leo Messi's father. Our club wishes to express its condolences to Leo, his family and all his loved ones. May he rest in peace.

— Real MadridThe Madrid club's official message of sympathy following the death of Jorge Messi.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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