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Messi devastated at father's funeral: A final farewell to Jorge in Rosario | Ta Nea (GR) | Sports News

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi attended the funeral of his father, Jorge Messi, in Rosario, Argentina.
  • Jorge Messi, who passed away at 68 after a long illness, played a crucial role in his son's career.
  • He was instrumental in facilitating Lionel Messi's move to Barcelona at age 13 and remained his representative throughout his career.

Lionel Messi was visibly distressed as he attended the funeral of his father, Jorge Messi, in Rosario, Argentina. Jorge Messi passed away at the age of 68 following a prolonged battle with a serious illness.

The funeral service took place in Rosario, the city where the renowned Argentine footballer was born and raised. Messi was present at the ceremony, and reports from Argentine media indicated he was deeply affected by the loss of his father.

Jorge Messi was a central figure in his son's life and career for decades. Beyond being a father, he served as Lionel's representative, supporting him through every significant step of his footballing journey. He played a pivotal role in orchestrating Lionel's move from Newell's Old Boys to Barcelona when he was just 13 years old.

From that point onward, Jorge remained steadfastly by his son's side, guiding him throughout the career that propelled him to the pinnacle of world football. His influence extended beyond personal support, encompassing crucial career decisions and management.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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