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Lionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Father and Agent Jorge Messi

Lionel Messi has bid an emotional farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after a battle with cancer. Jorge Messi was not only Lionel’s father but also his emotional anchor and agent since childhood, playing a significant role in guiding his glittering career. The Argentina football icon touched down in his hometown to pay his respects to his late father,

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