Jorge Messi, father of Argentina great Lionel Messi, dies at 68

Jorge Messi, the father and longtime agent of soccer great Lionel Messi, has died. He was 68 years old.The death was confirmed by CONMEBOL, the South American football federation, the Argentina National Football Team and in a statement from the family provided to Reuters."CONMEBOL deeply regrets the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi," the federation said in a statement translated from Spanish on social media. "We accompany Lionel, his family, friends, and loved ones with respect and affection in this moment of profound grief. May he rest in peace."The Argentina National Football Team said in a brief statement on social media, "Sending our deepest strength to Leo Messi and his family. We're with you during this difficult time and sending you our warmest embrace."Lionel Messi and Argentina finished second in this year's World Cup after the soccer great led his home country to the world title in 2022. Jorge Messi was seen on the field with his son after reaching the sport's mountaintop."Jorge was the pillar of strength and the person who, along with his wife, Celia Cuccittini, supported the career of the greatest player of all time with vision, rigor,...