NewzJorge Messi, a businessman and agent for his superstar footballer son, had been ill for some time Jorge Messi died at a medical clinic in the Argentinian city of Rosario, according to his family. He was a key figure in Lionel Messi's career and remained involved from his son's early days as a footballer through his rise to the top of the sport.
Jorge represented Messi in negotiations with clubs and commercial companies and helped build the business setup around the Argentine footballer.
Summary from source