Argentine football captain Lionel Messi has been going through immense pain as one of his closest people, his father, has left the world. Lionel’s dad, Jorge Messi was 68 at the time of his death in August 2026. The exact reason for his death has not been revealed, but it is known that Jorge succumbed to an undisclosed ailment that he had been suffering from for a long time. Amid the outpouring of condolences, here’s a look at Lionel’s dad’s sacrifices for him.
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi left Argentina and made a lot of sacrifices for his son’s health and career
Lionel Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency syndrome at age 11. At that time, his career was under immense threat as a young Messi needed a lot of money to continue his treatment. His father, Jorge Messi was struggling to support him with his modest income in Argentina. Lionel’s daily injections were extremely pricey but at the same time necessary for him to continue his football practice and his dream of going pro.
At that time, local clubs refused to continue funding Lionel Messi’s treatment; however, his dad, Jorge, tirelessly scouted for an international club to take his son in, guide him in football, and fund his treatment. In 2000, Jorge made the heavy sacrifice of leaving his home, job, family and basically his entire life in Rosario, Argentina, to travel to Spain with his 13-year-old son, Lionel. The move was the only way by which the young football aspirant could keep going.
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