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Headline: Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, dead at 68
Caption: The football agent passed away at a medical clinic in the Argentine city of Rosario after a long illness, the footballer's family confirmed to Reuters. Jorge spent his final months alternating between the medical centre and his home, accompanied by his wife Celia and his three other children, Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol. Lionel spent time with his father after the World Cup before rejoining his club, Inter Miami, for whom he returned to action a week ago. Jorge supported his son Lionel throughout his career, beginning with his early years at Barcelona. For several years, he served as his representative and business manager.
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