The world of football said goodbye to Jorge Messi, the father of the Argentine football star Lionel Messi, after his passing at 68 years old. Jorge Messi, born in 1958 in the province of Santa Fe, was a crucial figure in his son's career, serving as his representative and administrator of the family's assets. The Real Madrid, AFA, and other football institutions in Argentina and Spain have expressed their condolences to the Messi family during this difficult time. In an official statement, Real Madrid expressed their condolences to Leo Messi and his family, while AFA president Claudio Tapia highlighted the crucial role Jorge Messi played in Lionel's upbringing. AFA has decided to observe a minute of silence in all matches and for the referees, players, and technical staff to wear a black armband. The official account of the Argentine national team also posted a message of support to Leo Messi and his family. The Conmebol, Newell's Old Boys de Rosario, and former Barcelona president Juan Gaspart also joined in the tributes. The Sanatorio Centro de Rosario reported that the passing occurred on Saturday at 02:00 local time (05:00 GMT). To date, the Messi family has not issued an official statement regarding the event.