Upon receiving the news of his father Jorge Messi's passing, Lionel Messi quickly returned from the United States to his hometown of Rosario.

He traveled back to Argentina to bid a final goodbye to his beloved father and to stand by his family during this time of grief.

He departed Fort Lauderdale for Argentina on Wednesday morning. Following a long journey, Messi arrived in his hometown of Rosario shortly after 8:00 PM.

Messi returned home to pay his final respects to Jorge, who stood by his son throughout his entire career.

Being alongside family members during this difficult time was also of utmost importance to him, particularly wishing to stay close to his mother, Celia.

Jorge's final farewell arrangements have been kept strictly within a family circle. The funeral proceedings will take place in the presence of family members and close acquaintances.

However, as news of Messi's father's death spread, numerous fans began gathering outside the Rosario cemetery to show support for their favorite star's family and pay their final respects to Jorge.

The entire football world has also stood by the Messi family during this difficult time.

Ever since the news of Jorge's passing broke, messages of condolence and sympathy have poured in from all corners of the globe.

Clubs and organizations such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Rosario Central, and Newell's Old Boys have expressed their grief over Jorge Messi's death.

Messi is expected to return to Miami once Jorge's funeral rites are concluded.

However, Inter Miami is not putting any pressure on him to return to the United States quickly, granting him the full opportunity to remain with his family during this challenging period.

Jorge's role in Messi's life was immensely significant. He stood by his son at every crucial step of his football career from early childhood.

Working quietly behind the scenes for Messi's success, this man never sought the spotlight, choosing instead to offer courage and support from behind the scenes.

Thus, Jorge's departure leaves not only the Messi family but the entire football world in mourning.

By returning to Rosario to bid a final farewell to his father, Messi seems to have returned once more to the city where the journey of his dreams first began.