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Lionel Messi returned to his hometown following the death of his father, Jorge Messi, prompting widespread attention.

The passing of Jorge Messi, father and agent of soccer star Lionel Messi, at age 68 after a prolonged illness, led to a surge of over 100,000 searches with a 1,000% interest increase. Lionel Messi traveled back to his hometown Rosario, Argentina, following the death, with extensive media coverage documenting the event. This news has captured significant public attention in India and globally due to Messi's high profile in the sport.