Lionel Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Lionel Messi has bid farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who played a pivotal role in guiding his glittering football career. The departure marks the end of a long-standing partnership in which Jorge managed his son's professional journey and rise to global stardom.

Jorge Messi was instrumental in steering Lionel's career from his early days in Argentina through his record-breaking tenure at Barcelona and subsequent moves. His guidance underpinned the financial and logistical aspects of one of the most successful careers in football history.