United Kingdom, Aug. 8 -- Lionel Messi's dad has died at the age of 68.

Jorge Messi, also the football legend's agent, passed away on Friday (07.08.26) at a hospital in Rosario, Argentina, where he had been receiving treatment for a long-term illness.

In a statement shared on Instagram, Newell's Old Boys, Messi's former club, said: "Club Atletico Newell's Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and grief to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario.

"Recognized leproso fan, businessman, and father of the Argentine national team captain, Lionel Andres Messi.

"Jorge was the pillar and the person who supported with vision, rigor, and affection the career of the greatest player of all time alongside his wife, Ce...