Real Madrid have expressed their condolences to Lionel Messi following the death of his father, Jorge Messi.
The Spanish club issued an official statement offering its sympathy to the Argentina international, his family and those close to them.
Jorge Messi represented his son for many years and handled matters connected with Lionel Messi’s football career. News of his death became known on 8 August.
Real Madrid’s message was directed towards Messi and his relatives at a time of personal loss for the footballer. The club’s statement acknowledged the death of Jorge Messi and conveyed its condolences to the family.
Jorge Messi played a long-standing role in managing his son’s professional affairs. As Lionel Messi’s representative, he dealt with issues relating to the player’s career over a number of years.
The announcement concerns the father of one of football’s most recognised players, who has represented Argentina and played at the highest level of the international game. However, the statement from Real Madrid focused on offering support to Messi, his family and his close friends following Jorge Messi’s death.
The Madrid club’s public response came after the news was made known on 8 August. It did not include further details about the circumstances surrounding Jorge Messi’s death.
Real Madrid and Lionel Messi have been associated with different sides of Spanish football, but the club’s statement was centred on condolences and respect for the player’s family. The message recognised Jorge Messi’s importance in his son’s career and extended sympathy to those affected by his death.
Jorge Messi’s work on behalf of Lionel Messi continued for many years, with responsibility for matters connected to the footballer’s professional life. His death was subsequently acknowledged publicly by Real Madrid through the club’s official communication.
The statement addressed not only Lionel Messi but also his wider family and those close to them. Real Madrid’s response therefore covered the people directly affected by the loss, while also recognising the role Jorge Messi had held in relation to his son’s career.
News of Jorge Messi’s death became known on 8 August. Real Madrid’s decision to publish a formal message followed that announcement, with the club offering its condolences to Lionel Messi and his relatives.