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Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness

Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
BBC World Saturday 08 August 2026, 15:51 UTC 1 min read
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Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.

Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
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