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Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, father of soccer star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. He passed away after a long illness in Rosario, Argentina. Jorge Messi was his son's first coach and later served as his agent, managing his career and business affairs. His death was confirmed by family and reported by numerous outlets.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 11 · Right 3 n = 16
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (11 votes, 12 outlets): Amar Ujala, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, Outlook India, Telangana Today, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Indian Express
- Right (3): Aaj Tak, Republic World, Times Now
- International (14): ABC Australia, Al Jazeera English, Associated Press, BBC News, CBS News, Channel News Asia, Daily Mirror, Forbes, France 24, Metro (UK), NBC News, Reuters, The Independent, USA Today