Rafael Nadal and the football world mourn Jorge Messi, the 68-year-old father and agent who guided Lionel Messi from Rosario to global stardom.

Jorge Messi, a central figure in his son Lionel’s career from his earliest days on the field to global stardom, had battled a prolonged illness in recent years

Jorge Messi, father and long-time representative of football icon Lionel Messi, has died at 68 after a prolonged illness. Learn more about Jorge Messi's li

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, died on Friday night (local time) at the age of 68 in Rosario, Argentina after a prolonged illness, news agency Reuters reported.

Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, passed away at sixty-eight. He had been receiving medical treatment in Rosario after a prolonged illness. Lionel spent time with…