Jorge Messi's funeral: a star's farewell to his father in Argentina
- On August 9, a farewell ceremony for Jorge Messi took place in Rosario.
- Security measures at the cemetery have been heightened due to the son's fame.
- The plane with Messi returned to Miami without passengers
- The cause of the father's death is not specified, age — 68 years
On the evening of August 9, Moscow time, the official farewell ceremony for Jorge Messi — the father of Argentine footballer Lionel Messi — took place in the city of Rosario, Santiago province. This was reported by the Argentine daily Clarín, specifying that the event was held in the traditional style of the country, with the presence of close relatives and representatives of the football community.
The ceremony and security measures
At the cemetery where Jorge was buried, security posts were reinforced and access for outsiders was restricted. According to the organizers, such measures were taken due to the high popularity of his son, who has often been in the center of international attention in recent years.
The family after the farewell
After the ritual was completed, Lionel Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children left the cemetery grounds. The private plane that brought them to Rosario immediately returned to Miami, but without passengers — the family stayed in Argentina, while the crew returned to the USA.
It is still unknown how long Messi plans to stay in the country. No official statements regarding the duration of his stay have been made, and the media only notes that the footballer may stay longer to support his relatives and complete all necessary formalities.
Jorge Messi passed away in a local clinic at the age of 68 after a long battle with an unknown illness. Specific diagnoses have not been publicly disclosed, but close ones noted that the father suffered from prolonged malaise.
For Lionel, his father was not only a parent but also a mentor who supported him since childhood, helped in his career development, and accompanied his first steps in professional football. According to Messi himself, the loss of his father was 'one of the hardest trials' in his life.
The death of Jorge Messi received a wide response in Argentine society: many messages of support for the family appeared on social media, and many famous athletes and public figures expressed their condolences.
The event highlights the close connection of the star footballer with his homeland, despite his many years spent outside the country. The father's funeral became a rare public moment when Messi's personal tragedy was at the center of national attention.
Source: Championat
