Lionel Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness | The National
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Source: The National (UAE)
Published: 2026-08-09 02:24 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Sport, Health, Family
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Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi, died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer's family confirmed.
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