Rosario, Aug. 8 -- Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to the Argentine news outlet La Nacion.

Messi's father had been receiving treatment at a clinic in Rosario.

Notably, Jorge had been unwell for some time, with his family confirming his health issues during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

On June 18, after Argentina's opening 2026 World Cup match against Algeria, reports emerged about concerns over the health of Lionel Messi's father. Hours later, the Messi family denied reports of his death and confirmed that he was undergoing treatment for a medical condition.

"The Messi family reports that Jorge is experiencing a health issue. He is currently under medical supervision, recover...