Lionel Messi flew to Rosario, Argentina, with his family to attend the funeral of his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68.
Messi's family is in deep mourning following the loss. Jorge Messi had recently been fighting to stay alive, but succumbed in the end, plunging the family into grief. According to media reports from Argentina, the funeral will be held in Rosario, which is why Messi flew there immediately to be present.
Jorge Messi's role in his son's career
Jorge Messi played a major role in his son's career and path, guiding and helping him make the right decisions throughout. That guidance ultimately contributed to the 39-year-old forward becoming one of the best players of all time.
