Football star attends private funeral for Jorge Messi
Lionel Messi was seen on Sunday at El Prado cemetery in Rosario, Argentina, where he attended the funeral of his father, Jorge Messi.
Private family ceremony
Messi and his family travelled from Miami on a private plane and were escorted by police to the Rosario cemetery. A private family wake was held before the burial early Sunday.
Jorge Messi dies at 68
Jorge Messi died on Saturday at a hospital in Rosario at the age of 68 after receiving treatment for an unspecified illness in recent months.
Key figure in Messi’s career
Jorge played an important role in his son’s football journey. He accompanied Lionel to Barcelona for his trial at La Masia and later managed his contracts, business affairs and image rights.
Football world mourns
Jorge’s death has prompted tributes from the football community, with many recognising his long-standing role in supporting Messi’s rise from a young player in Rosario to one of the world’s most celebrated footballers.
