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Barcelona offers condolences to Messi over father's death

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Barcelona offered condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
  • The club acknowledged Jorge Messi's role in his son's early career and expressed gratitude for his trust.
  • Jorge Messi, who also represented his son, died at the age of 68.

FC Barcelona has extended its deepest sympathies to football superstar Lionel Messi and his family following the death of his father, Jorge Messi. The club's president and board, representing the entire Barcelona family, mourned the passing.

In a statement shared on X, Barcelona specifically acknowledged Jorge Messi's significant role in entrusting the club with the early and most successful years of his son's illustrious career. "FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his commitment to our Club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career," the club stated.

FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his commitment to our Club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career.

— FC BarcelonaThe club acknowledged Jorge Messi's role in his son's early career.

Jorge Messi, who also served as his son's long-time representative, died at the age of 68. He was deeply involved in Lionel Messi's football journey, particularly during the formative years that saw him rise to become one of Barcelona's greatest players. The Catalan club paid tribute to Jorge Messi's connection with the institution and his contribution to the early stages of his son's remarkable career. "May he rest in peace," Barcelona added.

May he rest in peace.

— FC BarcelonaThe club offered final respects following the death of Jorge Messi.
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