Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, Infobae reports, citing sources.

The death occurred the previous evening in Rosario, at around 10:00 p.m. local time, in one of the city's clinics.

It was previously reported that Jorge Messi had been hospitalized due to health problems. This is linked to his son's reaction after the match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup, in which he scored a hat-trick. At the end of the match, Lionel Messi could not hold back tears.

In recent months, the family has repeatedly issued statements about his health, noting that he was under medical supervision.

Throughout his son's career, Jorge Messi served as his agent and key advisor.