Lionel Messi and his family have arrived in Rosario, Argentina, to pay their final respect to his late father, Jorge Messi. In a viral image, Messi and his wife Antonela Roccuzzo were seen stepping off a private jet upon arrival.
Softfootball had earlier reported the death of Lionel Messi’s father Jorge Messi, on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at the age of 68, following a brief illness. It has been an emotional period for Leo and his family as they return home to honour his father’s memory.
Messi has received numerous condolences from fans, and even from his former club FC Barcelona, who released a message on their official X account.
The president and board of directors conveyed their deepest sympathies to the Messi family.
