- Jorge Messi died on Saturday at the age of 68 following a long illness.
- Lionel Messi missed Inter Miami's Leagues Cup defeat by Monterrey on Saturday night after the death of his father.
- Inter Miami paid tribute to Messi's father with a minute's silence before kick-off, players wore black armbands, and Jorge's name was displayed on the big screens at Nu Stadium.
- Messi's Argentina team-mate Rodrigo de Paul celebrated scoring the opening goal by taking off his shirt to reveal Messi's, and fans held up handmade signs offering support.
- Luis Suarez, who missed the match through suspension, wrote on Instagram that Jorge will continue to watch over his son "with pride, as he always did".
- Barcelona observed a moment of silence before their 1-0 friendly win against Nottingham Forest and thanked Jorge for his commitment to the club.
- Tributes also came from fans leaving flags and flowers outside Messi's childhood home in Rosario, with Boca Juniors and River Plate holding periods of silence.
- The Argentine Football Association expressed deep mourning, stating they "deeply mourn with sadness and sorrow the passing of Jorge Messi, father of our captain and emblem, Lionel Messi".
- Paris St-Germain, for whom Messi played between 2021 and 2023, sent full support to Leo and his family, stating: "May he rest in peace."
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from across the football world. Jorge, who had been Messi's agent since he was 14, died in a hospital in Rosario, Argentina.12
Inter Miami honored Jorge with a minute's silence before their Leagues Cup match against Monterrey, where players donned black armbands and his name was displayed on screens. The club expressed their condolences, stating, "Our hearts are with our captain, Leo, and the entire Messi family."3
Teammate Rodrigo de Paul celebrated his goal by revealing a shirt with Messi's name, while fans showed support with handmade signs. Striker Luis Suarez remarked on Instagram that Jorge would continue to watch over Messi "with pride, as he always did."456
Former club Barcelona also paid tribute, observing a moment of silence before their friendly match, thanking Jorge for his commitment to the club and his son's career. The Argentine Football Association expressed deep sorrow over Jorge's passing, while Paris St-Germain extended their support to Messi and his family during this difficult time.781011
“Inter Miami held a minute's silence and players wore black armbands, with Jorge's name on the big screens at Nu Stadium. Barcelona thanked Jorge for entrusting them with the beginnings of Leo's career, while fans left flags and flowers outside his childhood home in Rosario.”
BBC
