Football takes a back seat. Real and Barcelona offer condolences to Messi after his father's passing
The football world unites in expressing condolences to Lionel Messi following the passing of his father, Jorge Messi. Both Barcelona and their fierce rivals Real Madrid have released official statements.
The president and board of directors of FC Barcelona extend their deepest condolences following the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Barça legend Lionel Messi, and on behalf of the entire Barcelona family, send their heartfelt sympathies to the Messi family. FC Barcelona thanks Jorge Messi for his devotion to our club, to which he entrusted the early years and the greatest moments of his son Leo's football career. Rest in peace.
For Real Madrid, Lionel Messi has been one of the main rivals for many years. The Argentine has repeatedly caused problems for the Madrid club on the pitch, scoring crucial goals in clashes against Los Blancos and becoming one of the central figures in the storied Barcelona-Real rivalry. But in this difficult moment for the Argentine's family, football takes a back seat.
Real Madrid Football Club, its president, and board of directors deeply regret the passing of Jorge Messi, father of Leo Messi. Our club extends its condolences to Leo, his family, and all his loved ones. May he rest in peace, the Madrid club's statement reads.
Jan Novak
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