10.08.2026 08:40
Lionel Messi bid a final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68, in a private funeral ceremony held in Rosario. The star footballer, who attended the ceremony with his family, was visibly overcome with grief.
World-renowned Argentine footballer Lionel Messi bid his final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68. Messi, who attended the private funeral ceremony in Rosario with his family, was visibly deeply saddened.
JORGE MESSI LAID TO REST IN ROSARIO
A private funeral ceremony was held for Jorge Messi, who passed away at the Sanatorio Centro Hospital in Rosario due to complications from the illness he had been battling for a long time. Jorge Messi was laid to rest at El Prado Cemetery in the city of Rosario, in Argentina's Santa Fe province.
MESSI CAME TO ARGENTINA WITH HIS FAMILY
Following the tragic news, Lionel Messi came to Argentina from the US on a private plane with his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and their children. The star footballer was accompanied at the ceremony by his mother Celia Cuccittini and his siblings Matias, Rodrigo, and Maria Sol. Messi was seen experiencing great sorrow during the funeral and having difficulty standing.
ONLY CLOSE RELATIVES ATTENDED THE CEREMONY
Extensive security measures were taken at the funeral ceremony to protect the privacy of the Messi family. Only family members and close acquaintances attended the ceremony, while the cemetery was closed to outside visitors.
Hundreds of fans wishing to show support for Messi gathered around Rosario Airport and the cemetery. The fans supported the star footballer with banners reading "Stay strong Leo, we love you."
Rosario Mayor Pablo Javkin also conveyed his condolences to the family and stated that the necessary measures had been taken to ensure their privacy.