Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football icon Lionel Messi, died at the age of 68 in a medical clinic in Rosario, Argentina. The news was confirmed by the family, who noted that he had been struggling with a long-term illness.

While all outlets agree on the core facts of his passing, the level of detail regarding his final months varies. The Guardian reports that Jorge Messi spent his final months alternating between a medical facility and his home, surrounded by his wife, Celia, and his other children, Rodrigo, Matías, and María Sol. The report also notes that Lionel Messi had spent time with his father following the World Cup before returning to his professional duties with Inter Miami.

There is no disagreement regarding the location or the cause of death, though the outlets differ in their focus. ESPN and Al Jazeera provide brief reports focusing primarily on the announcement of his death, while The Guardian offers a more comprehensive look at the family dynamics and the timeline of Lionel Messi’s recent travel to visit his father. Inter Miami has not yet released a formal statement regarding the impact of the news on their upcoming match schedule against Monterrey.