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Tennis legend Rafael Nadal mourned the death of Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi, with a heartfelt tribute. Nadal expressed his love and condolences to Lionel and his family, acknowledging the immense pain they must be facing. He concluded his emotional message by saying, “Rest in peace, Jorge,” as tributes poured in.

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal paid tribute to Jorge Messi, father of football superstar Lionel Messi, following his death at the age of 68. Nadal shared a heartfelt message addressed to Lionel, expressing his sympathy to the Messi family.

"Dear Leo, I can't imagine the pain you must be going through. I'm sending you all my love and my condolences to you and your entire family during this such difficult time. Rest in peace, Jorge," Nadal wrote in a post on X.

Jorge Messi died in Rosario, Argentina, after a prolonged illness. He played a key role in Lionel Messi’s life and career and was his longtime agent. His death has led to an outpouring of tributes from across the football world.

Tributes have since flown in after the news was confirmed. Lionel Messi's boyhood club Newell's Old Boys paid a heartfelt tribute to Jorge Messi in a social media post. Later, a video surfaced on social media with the club flag being flown at half mast in respect of Messi's father.