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The Hospital Where Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's Father, Died Officially Confirms His Death
Sanatorio Centro in Rosario officially confirmed the death of Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi's father, through a statement signed by its medical director. The hospital disclosed the time of his passing and explained why no further information will be released.
Sanatorio Centro Confirms Jorge Messi's Death
The statement issued by Sanatorio Centro became the definitive confirmation of Jorge Messi's passing after several hours of reports and speculation.
According to the official statement, Lionel Messi's father passed away at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday while hospitalized at the Rosario-based medical center.
The statement was signed by Dr. Carlos Mackey, the hospital's medical director, who also expressed the institution's condolences to the Messi family and their loved ones.
The release of the statement had a significant impact, as it marked the first official confirmation of the death of the man who stood alongside Lionel from his earliest days in football until he became one of the biggest stars in world sports.
The Hospital Explained Why It Will Not Release Further Details
Sanatorio Centro stated that, in compliance with data protection regulations and out of respect for the family's privacy, it will not provide additional information regarding the circumstances of Jorge Messi's death or the illness that led to his hospitalization.
With that decision, the institution made it clear that the statement's sole purpose was to officially confirm the death and prevent the spread of unverified information.
Jorge Messi Played a Key Role in Lionel Messi's Career
Although millions of fans primarily knew him as the father of the Argentine superstar, Jorge Messi played a much greater role throughout the career of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
He was one of the driving forces behind the family's decision to move to Barcelona, supported Lionel's development from childhood, and later took on the role of the footballer's representative.
Over the years, he was involved in some of the most important negotiations of the Argentine captain's career while maintaining a low profile despite being part of many defining moments in modern football history.
A Statement That Brought Hours of Uncertainty to an End
The release of Sanatorio Centro's official statement put an end to the uncertainty surrounding Jorge Messi's health.
For several months, there had been reports about the medical issues faced by Lionel Messi's father, although the family handled the situation with complete discretion. Ultimately, it was the hospital itself that confirmed his passing through an official statement.
