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Lionel Messi's father, Jorge passes away at 68 after battling prolonged health problems

Jorge Messi, the father of legendary Argentine forward Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68. It is worth noting that Jorge had been battling health problems for quite some time, and during the FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi had revealed that his family was going through a difficult time as well.