There are some sad news to report on this Saturday as Jorge Messi, the father of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with illness.
Barcelona have released the following statement:
The President and the Board of Directors of FC Barcelona express their deepest condolences on the passing of Jorge Messi, father of former Barça player and legend Lionel Messi, and, on behalf of the entire
Barça family, extend their condolences to the Messi family.
FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his commitment to our Club, for entrusting us with the beginnings and the most glorious years of his son Leo’s football career.
May he rest in peace.
Rest in peace, Jorge, and much love to the Messi family from all of us at Barca Blaugranes.
