Lionel Messi is mourning the loss of his father and longtime representative, Jorge Messi, who has reportedly died at the age of 68.

According to multiple Argentine media reports, Jorge, who was also Messi’s longtime representative and played a major role in his son’s football career, had been dealing with health problems for some time.

Concern over his condition grew earlier this year after Messi became visibly emotional following Argentina’s World Cup match against Algeria in June.

After scoring in the game, the Inter Miami forward was asked why he had been crying.

Messi replied: “Why was I crying? It had absolutely nothing to do with football. I have had a few difficult days.”

Those comments immediately sparked speculation about his father’s health.

The Messi family later confirmed that Jorge was receiving medical treatment and asked the public and media to respect their privacy.

At the time, the family said Jorge was under medical supervision and recovering, while expressing concern over what it described as insensitive reports and speculation about his condition.

Messi later missed the Major League Soccer All-Star Game at the end of July, with reports suggesting he had travelled to be with his father.

He eventually returned to action for Inter Miami, but the latest reports of Jorge’s death have now brought a deeply personal moment for the football superstar.

Jorge Messi was far more than just Lionel’s father. He was a key figure behind the scenes, helping to manage his son’s career from his early days in Argentina through his rise to becoming one of the greatest and most decorated footballers in the history of the game.

As the football world reacts to the heartbreaking news, fans and fellow players are sending their condolences to Lionel Messi and the entire Messi family.

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