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Jorge Messi, father of Argentina soccer great Lionel Messi, dies at 68
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Mark Osborne , as published by CBS4 Miami
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway His death was confirmed by the South American football federation, CONMEBOL, and the Argentina National Football Team.
Jorge Messi, the father of renowned soccer player Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68. His death was confirmed by the South American football federation, CONMEBOL, and the Argentina National Football Team. The family also released a statement to Reuters, confirming the news.
CONMEBOL expressed their regret and offered condolences to Lionel Messi and his loved ones. The Argentina National Football Team also sent a message of support to the family during this difficult time. Further details about Jorge Messi's passing are available from the source.
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Category: arts Published: August 8, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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