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Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario, according to his family. Jorge Messi, the father of football star Lionel Messi , died on Friday night at the age of 68 at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer’s family confirmed to the Reuters news agency. Jorge spent his final months alternating between a medical centre in Rosario and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and his children Rodrigo, Matias and Maria Sol, the family said. Lionel Messi spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he returned to action a week ago. Jorge closely accompanied his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early years at Barcelona.
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