Buenos Aires, Aug. 8 -- The Argentine Football Association (AFA) on Saturday expressed its condolences following the death of Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi.

Jorge Messi died at the age of 68. He had been receiving treatment at a clinic in Rosario, according to the Argentine news outlet La Nacion.

After Jorge Messi's death, the AFA, in an X post, expressed its condolences to Lionel Messi and his family, offering support and solidarity following their loss.

"Stay strong, Leo Messi and family. We are with you in this difficult moment. We send you our most heartfelt embrace," the AFA said.

FC Barcelona, who Lionel Messi played for from 2004 to 2021, also expressed its deepest condolences to Jorge Messi's family, a...