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Lionel Messi's father dies

In June, it was reported that Jorge Messi was hospitalized due to health problems.

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, has died at the age of 68, Infobae reported.

According to the report, Messi's father passed away on Friday evening in the city of Rosario.

In June, it was reported that Jorge Messi had been hospitalized due to health problems. After the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi traveled to Argentina to visit his father.

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