About
Gained fame on social media as the father of legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi. He had accumulated over 380,000 followers on his jorge.sole Instagram account.
Before fame
During Lionel's childhood, he worked as a manager for a steel factory. He also coached his son from the age of four at the local football club Grandoli.
Trivia
He began working as his son's agent when Lionel was fourteen. He passed away at home at the age of 68, after a prolonged illness.
Family life
He and his ex-wife Celia Maria Cuccittini had four children: Lionel, Maria Sol, Rodrigo, and Matias.
Associated with
He had two grandsons, Thiago and Mateo, who were born to Lionel and Antonella Roccuzzo.
