Lionel Messi's Father Dies at 68 After Long Struggle With Illness

Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died on Friday night at 68 due to complications from a long illness, according to reports from his family. The news comes as a shock to fans and fellow footballers worldwide, who have fondly remembered Jorge for his support of his son's career. No further details were provided about the cause or duration of his illness. Lionel Messi has not made an official statement yet on his father's passing.