Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario

No Comment Video. Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 09/08/2026 - 20:58 GMT+2 Lionel Messi attended a private funeral for his father and longtime agent Jorge Messi at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday, days after his death at the age of 68. Lionel Messi was seen at El Prado cemetery in Rosario on Sunday during the private funeral of his father and longtime agent, Jorge Messi, who died at 68 after a long illness. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Messi and his family travelled from Florida and were escorted by a police motorcade to the cemetery, where a family wake was held before the burial. Fans left floral tributes and messages of support outside the gates. Jorge Messi played a central role in his son's career, moving with the 13-year-old to Barcelona in 2000 and later managing his contracts and image rights. Argentine clubs and football bodies held tributes over the weekend. Lionel Messi Funeral Argentina Top stories Now playing Next Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Now playing Next Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France Now playing Next Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency Now playing Next 13 killed, 90 injured in overnight Russian attacks across Ukraine Now playing Next Nagasaki 81st anniversary sparks debate over nuclear deterrence Now playing Next Vučić hosts Zelenskyy as Serbia seeks closer ties with Ukraine Now playing Next Ukrainian drone explodes in Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry Now playing Next Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline Now playing Next FIFA defends Infantino over allegations of 'lover' pay-off at UEFA Now playing Next US intends to send $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 9th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Now playing Next FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA Now playing Next Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Berlin unveils rainbow bench for Pride attack victims No Comment 90,000 rubber ducks race down Chicago River for charity No Comment Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave No Comment Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild Europe News Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance Europe News Ukrainian drone explodes near border between Romania and Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry Colombia US intends to send $1 billion in aid to Colombia following de la Espriella's inauguration Travel News Rome-Madrid row: how Spain checks travellers arriving from Italy Europe News Russian attacks on Kyiv region kill three, including a child Culture news Amanda Knox takes her story to the Edinburgh Fringe reigniting old wounds USA US appeals court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction without congressional approval USA US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Exclusive: Euronews ‘extremist’ label is Lukashenka’s revenge, Tsikhanouskaya said Europe News Wildfires continue to rage as Europe swelters under extreme heat Made in Europe From playing games to building rockets: Portugal's Ubbu brings coding to primary school Europe News Cyprus energy minister: Meridiam's entry into Great Sea Interconnector is 'vote of confidence' Europe News Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's ongoing drone revolution Space Uzbekistan-developed AI module launches aboard Earth observation satellite Culture news Surprise discovery as ancient domus uncovered beneath restoration site in Rome Earth News Portuguese man o' war spread in Spain: what to do if you are stung ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT