World soccer mourns: Clubs and organizations support Messi after his father's death
Jorge Messi, the father and agent of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, died at a clinic in Rosario at the age of 68 after a long illness.
Leading clubs and sports organizations around the world reacted to the tragic news. Real Madrid officially expressed its deep regret over the passing of Jorge Messi, addressing words of support to Leo and his loved ones. The captain's home club, Newell's Old Boys, emphasized that Jorge was a fundamental pillar and a leader behind the scenes, supporting the forward's career from his first steps to the heights of global fame. The press office of the Argentina national team also reached out to the player with words of support in this difficult hour. Barcelona, for whom Messi played from 2003 to 2021, thanked his father for his devotion to the club and for entrusting them with the beginning and the most glorious years of his son's career.
Words of mourning were expressed by the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) together with its president Alejandro Domínguez, as well as by Lionel's current club Inter Miami, which called on the public to respect the family's privacy during this period. In an official statement, the Messi family thanked everyone for the condolences they have received and asked that their privacy be respected.
