The father of Lionel Messi passed away in his hometown of Rosario at the age of 68.

FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi has died at the age of 68 according to numerous outlets in Argentina and Spain.

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 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…