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Ria Pathak

Who Is Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Messi? Everything You Need to Know After Viral Death Rumour

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Jorge Messi, father and long-time agent of Lionel Messi, became the subject of viral online speculation after false reports claimed he had died during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Credit: Jorge Messi's Instagram)

A false report claiming Lionel Messi's father had died spread rapidly across social media this week, prompting the Messi family to issue a public statement and clarify his condition.

The rumour spread rapidly during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after Argentine television host Florencia Peña mistakenly announced Jorge Messi's death live on air before later retracting the claim and apologising.

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