Jorge Messi — Lionel Messi's father and longtime agent, died at age 68 in August 2026.
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… o football,” Messi said after the match. “I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.” The family addressed speculation about Jorge Messi …
Messi’s father dealing with ‘health-related situation’Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
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Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in a 2-0 Campeones Cup victory, prompting co-owner David Beckham to say the 39-year-old Argentine deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Messi, who has been nominated for the award, scored eight goals and registered four assists as Argentina reached the World Cup final.
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Argentina have named Lionel Messi in their squad for a friendly against Benin in October as the forward's farewell to international football. The 39-year-old announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August following his country's defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final.
23 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Argentina have selected Lionel Messi for a friendly against Benin in October, which will be his farewell to international football after he announced his retirement from Argentina duty in August. The match will be held at River Plate's Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires on 6 October.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Argentina captain Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football, saying he has given everything to the national side and has "nothing left to give." Messi, who led Argentina to World Cup victory in 2022 and is the country's all-time leading scorer with 125 goals in 207 appearances, said the decision came after his father's death and reflects his belief that younger players deserve their opportunity.
1 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football after 207 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina, saying the decision "hurt" but that he has "nothing left to give" and young players deserve their chance. The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022, wrote the retirement message on 21 July, two days after Argentina lost to Spain in the summer's World Cup final.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi made a substitute appearance for Inter Miami on Wednesday following the death of his father Jorge at age 68, and has indicated he may retire from football. Messi flew back from Argentina after attending his father's funeral to play in Miami's 3-2 Leagues Cup defeat by Leon.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi said he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father Jorge, aged 68, last week. In an Instagram tribute, Messi expressed uncertainty about his future in football, noting that his father had been by his side from the beginning and had urged him to play in the World Cup.
13 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi died at age 68 following a long illness in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Jorge, who served as Messi's agent since the player was 14 years old, played a significant role in his son's football career; Inter Miami and Barcelona both honoured him with moments of silence.
10 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey following the death of his father Jorge, who died on Saturday at age 68 after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Inter Miami paid tribute with a minute's silence, black armbands, and team-mates including Rodrigo de Paul honoured him during the match.
9 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at age 68 in Rosario following treatment for an unspecified illness. Lionel Messi's emotional performance at this year's World Cup was attributed to personal difficulties related to his father's health.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lionel Messi's father is currently under medical supervision and recovering favourably from a health-related condition, the family said in a statement. The statement was issued following speculation after Messi was seen in tears during Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →