Jorge Messi dies at the age of 68

Jorge Messi, father of Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68 following a prolonged illness in Rosario, Argentina. Newell's Old Boys, the club where Lionel played from 1995 to 2000, confirmed the passing and described Jorge as 'the pillar' behind his son's legendary career. Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup match against Monterrey on Saturday night to travel to Rosario for a private memorial service, with Miami players wearing black armbands during the game.