Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel, dies at 68

Inter Miami and Argentina forward Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, died Saturday at a hospital in the central Argentina city of Rosario. He was 68.

The top 3

  1. Most Ballon d'Or Wins in History: Lionel Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or awards, having won the prestigious accolade eight times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023), surpassing any other player.
  2. La Liga's All-Time Leading Goalscorer: Messi is the all-time top scorer in La Liga history with 474 goals, all scored for FC Barcelona, a record he achieved by surpassing Telmo Zarra in 2014.
  3. Most Titles Won by a Footballer: Lionel Messi is the most decorated player in the history of professional football, having won an astonishing 46 team trophies throughout his career with various clubs and the Argentina national team.

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