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Lionel Messi's Father and Agent Jorge Messi Dies Aged 68

Jorge Messi, father and agent of Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. Jorge was a central figure throughout his son's career, managing his affairs from the earliest days in Argentina through to global stardom. Jorge Messi played a defining role in shaping one of football's greatest careers, and his death marks a profound personal loss for the sport's most decorated player.

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