Barcelona Bids Farewell to Messi's Father: 'Thank You for Your Trust...'
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- FC Barcelona offered condolences to Lionel Messi on the death of his father, Jorge Messi, at age 68.
- Jorge Messi passed away in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness.
- Barcelona specifically thanked Jorge Messi for his trust in the club during Lionel's early, formative years.
FC Barcelona has extended its deepest sympathies to football legend Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. Jorge Messi passed away on Friday at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina, after a lengthy battle with a serious illness.
Our deepest condolences. May Jorge Messi rest in peace.
The Catalan club issued a heartfelt statement expressing profound sorrow over the loss. Barcelona specifically acknowledged the significant trust Jorge Messi placed in the club by entrusting them with the development of his son, Lionel, during his formative and most successful early years.
"On behalf of the entire Barça family, we express our heartfelt condolences to the Messi family," the club stated. "Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his dedication to our club and for the trust he showed us, entrusting us with the first and most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career. May he rest in peace."
The President and the Board of Directors of Barcelona express their deepest sadness and sincere condolences for the loss of Jorge Messi, father of former Barcelona player and club legend Lionel Messi. On behalf of the entire Barça family, they express their warm condolences to the Messi family.
The club shared a message of condolence on social media, accompanied by a photo, further emphasizing their support for the Messi family during this difficult time.
Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his dedication to our club and for the trust he showed us, entrusting us with the first and most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career. May he rest in peace.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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