News of father

Messi bids farewell to father who guided his glittering career

Today 16:43 Private ceremony with close family and a few teammates takes place at a cemetery in the town of Pérez.

Argentina skipper arrives in Rosario to mourn his late father

Today 05:57 Footballer lands in Rosario late Saturday night following the death of father; Funeral to take place on Sunday at cemetery in nearby Pérez.

FOOTBALLER'S FATHER PASSES AWAY

Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi dies aged 68 after illness

Yesterday 13:33 Death of Argentina captain's father comes just weeks after Lionel Messi led Albiceleste into 2026 World Cup, ending a lifelong partnership that shaped one of football's greatest careers.

RELIGION

'DJ Priest' mixes religion and rave in Buenos Aires tribute to Pope Francis

20-04-2026 06:44 Father Guilherme Peixoto – the "DJ Priest" – delights a massive crowd in the Plaza de Mayo by delivering a thrilling electronic rave paying tribute to Pope Francis one year after his death.