--- title: "Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career" description: "Most outlets led with the news of Lionel Messi's farewell to his father, highlighting his role in guiding Messi's career and noting his death from cancer at age 68. The Daily Times added context about his role as Messi’s emotional anchor and agent, and briefly mentioned Messi’s Ballon d’Or accolades, while The Express Tribune focused more succinctly on the personal and familial aspect of the event." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/2324-jorge-messi-father-of-lionel-messi-dies-aged-68 site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career sports · latest filing 10 Aug 2026, 7:48 PM PKT · 8–10 Aug 2026 · 22 articles from 13 outlets over 3 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 10 Aug 2026 — Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the news of Lionel Messi's farewell to his father, highlighting his role in guiding Messi's career and noting his death from cancer at age 68. The Daily Times added context about his role as Messi’s emotional anchor and agent, and briefly mentioned Messi’s Ballon d’Or accolades, while The Express Tribune focused more succinctly on the personal and familial aspect of the event. - **The News International** — [Did Ronaldo make a statement on the death of Messi's father?](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411851-did-ronaldo-make-a-statement-on-the-death-of-messis-father) · 10 Aug 2026, 7:48 PM PKT > Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, died on Friday night aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness.Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical center in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and ‌his children Rodrigo, Matias and... - **Daily Times** — [Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1536153/messi-bids-farewell-to-father-who-guided-his-glittering-career/) · 10 Aug 2026, 10:16 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing > Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell on Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood, who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner touched down on a private flight from Miami late on Saturday with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children […] - **The Express Tribune** — [Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2623070/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-father-who-guided-his-glittering-career) · 10 Aug 2026, 7:02 AM PKT · 64% identical wording to the newest filing > He passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68 ### 9 Aug 2026 — Lionel Messi's father passes away after battle with cancer (7 outlets) > Most outlets reported the death of Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, and highlighted his role as Messi’s emotional anchor and agent. Some emphasized Messi’s absence during a match following the death, while others noted the team’s tribute with a minute of silence. A few outlets mentioned the cause of death as cancer, while others described it more generally as a long illness. - **BOL News** — [Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/messi-absent-after-fathers-death-as-miami-lose-in-leagues-cup/) · 9 Aug 2026, 11:01 PM PKT > Both teams held a minute of silence before game in memory of Jorge Messi. The post Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup appeared first on BOL News. - **Dawn** — [Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career](https://www.dawn.com/news/2021719/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-father-who-guided-his-glittering-career) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:29 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell on Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood, who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner touched down on a private flight from Miami late on Saturday with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children and has remained surrounded by his close family since. A p... - **24 News HD** — [Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career](https://www.24newshd.tv/09-Aug-2026/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-father-guided-glittering-career) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:19 PM PKT · 68% identical wording to the newest filing > Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star's emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. - **Business Recorder** — [Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433995/lionel-messi-bids-farewell-to-father-who-guided-his-glittering-career) · 9 Aug 2026, 8:20 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > ROSARIO: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi bid farewell Sunday to his father, the global star’s emotional anchor and agent since childhood who passed away following a battle with cancer aged 68. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner touched down on a private flight from Miami late on Saturday with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children and has remained surrounded by his close family since... - **The News International** — [Lionel Messi's return to Argentina after father's death left fans emotional](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411708-lionel-messis-return-to-argentina-after-fathers-death-left-fans-emotional) · 9 Aug 2026, 4:10 PM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi's return to Argentina after father's death left fans emotionalFootball superstar Lionel Messi returned to Rosario, Argentina with his family on Saturday after the passing of his father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi.Jorge Messi was a foundational figure in the football... - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Messi absent after father’s death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653963/sport) · 9 Aug 2026, 12:08 PM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing > MIAMI: Lionel Messi was absent following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match. Teams observed a minute of silence before the match for Jorge Messi, who died at age 68 in Argentina, where the Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi arrived on Saturday night. “Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family,” Inter Mia... - **Aaj News (English)** — [Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies aged 68 after long illness](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467083/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-aged-68-after-long-illness) · 9 Aug 2026, 9:38 AM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, died on Friday night aged 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters. Jorge spent his final months ​alternating between a medical centre in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and ‌his children Rodrigo, Matias and Maria Sol, the family said. Lionel Messi spent time with ... ### 8 Aug 2026 — Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68 in Argentina (10 outlets) > Most outlets reported Jorge Messi’s death at 68 in Argentina after a prolonged illness, with several specifying he had been battling pancreatic cancer. BOL News and Business Recorder explicitly named the cancer type, while others, like Ary News and Samaa, mentioned only a prolonged illness. Dunya News and The News International noted Messi’s recent time with his father after the World Cup, but no other outlet mentioned this. Some, like The News International and 24 News HD, highlighted the social media reaction or the announcement by Newell’s Old Boys. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent, with variations in the level of detail about the illness and Messi’s personal response. - **Daily Times** — [Lionel Messi’s father Jorge dies at 68](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1535562/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-at-68/) · 8 Aug 2026, 11:00 PM PKT > Jorge Messi, the father and longtime representative of football star Lionel Messi, has died aged 68. Argentine and Spanish media reported his death after a prolonged illness. Jorge had been receiving medical treatment earlier this year, with the Messi family confirming his health condition. Reports said he died at a hospital in Rosario, although no […] - **Business Recorder** — [Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40433881/lionel-messis-father-jorge-dies-aged-68) · 8 Aug 2026, 9:40 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > BUENOS AIRES: Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner’s childhood club Newell’s Old Boys announced on Saturday. Argentinian media reported Jorge Messi had passed away on Friday in a hospital in Rosario. “His constant companionship and behind-the-scenes leadership were essential in backing every step of Lionel,” Newell’s Old Boys sai... - **24 News HD** — [Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68](https://www.24newshd.tv/08-Aug-2026/lionel-messi-s-father-jorge-dies-aged-68) · 8 Aug 2026, 8:34 PM PKT · 88% identical wording to the newest filing > Jorge Messi, the father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died aged 68, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner's childhood club Newell's Old Boys announced on Saturday. - **The News International** — [What happened to Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi?](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1411650-father-of-lionel-messi-dies-cause-of-death-not-given) · 8 Aug 2026, 8:32 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the ‌Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness.Thousands of people took to social media to pay tribute to Jorge Messi for supporting his footballer son who became one of the... - **Dunya News** — [Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina](https://dunyanews.tv/en/Sports/966965-father-of-soccer-star-lionel-messi-dies-at-68-in-argentina) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:50 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he returned to action a week ago - **Geo News** — [Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina](https://www.geo.tv/latest/676743-father-of-soccer-star-lionel-messi-dies-at-68-in-argentina) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:49 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi arrives at his lawyers' office in Barcelona, Spain September 4, 2020. — Reuters BUENOS AIRES: Jorge Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a... - **BOL News** — [Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68 after cancer battle](https://www.bolnews.com/sports/lionel-messis-father-jorge-messi-dies-at-68-after-cancer-battle/) · 8 Aug 2026, 7:07 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > According to local media reports, Jorge Messi had been battling pancreatic cancer. The post Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68 after cancer battle appeared first on BOL News. - **ARY News (English)** — [Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, dies aged 68](https://arynews.tv/jorge-messi-father-of-lionel-messi-dies-aged-68) · 8 Aug 2026, 6:44 PM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing - **Samaa** — [Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi dies at 68](https://www.samaa.tv/2087354898-lionel-messi-s-father-jorge-messi-dies-at-68) · 8 Aug 2026, 5:36 PM PKT · 93% identical wording to the newest filing > Lionel Messi’s father and longtime adviser Jorge Messi has died at 68 in Rosario after a prolonged illness, reports say. - **Arab News Pakistan** — [Father of soccer star Lionel Messi dies at 68 in Argentina](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2653902/sport) · 8 Aug 2026, 8:08 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > BUENOS AIRES: Jorge ‌Messi, the father of soccer star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the Argentine footballer’s family confirmed to Reuters. 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