Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, dies aged 68

Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has passed away following a long illness.

Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, has passed away.

Operativ Media reports, citing the Argentine publication Infobae.

Jorge Messi died at the age of 68 in a hospital in Rosario. He had reportedly been battling a prolonged illness.