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Lionel Messi's Father Jorge Messi Dies at 68
Jorge Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68. He was also his son's first coach and later served as his agent, managing his career and business affairs. News of his passing was confirmed by various outlets, with some mentioning a prolonged illness. A teammate of Lionel Messi also paid tribute.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 7 C 27 R 5
- Left (7): Al Jazeera English, CNN, Daily Mirror, The Hindu, The Independent, The New York Times, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (27 votes, 28 outlets): ABC Australia, Amar Ujala, Associated Press, BBC News, CBS News, Channel News Asia, DNA (Daily News & Analysis), Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Evening Standard, Forbes, France 24, Gulf News, Haribhoomi, Irish Independent, Mathrubhumi English, Metro (UK), Mint, NBC News, Outlook India, Reuters, Telangana Today, The Economic Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), The Free Press Journal, The Globe and Mail, The Indian Express, USA Today
- Right (5 votes, 6 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost, Republic World, The Pioneer, Times Now