He also revealed the emotional impact of those months: “My dad was always by my side. We went through a lot of tough times. Sometimes I would lock myself in my room and cry alone, or he would do the same without me seeing him”.
Father, representative, and advisor
As Lionel's career began to grow, Jorge also became his representative. He took charge of contracts, commercial agreements, and negotiations with some of the world's leading companies, although he maintained an extremely low public profile for many years.
In one of his few television appearances, he left a message for his son: “Above being a good football player, you are an excellent person”.
His presence was common during World Cups and major matches of the National Team. That’s why his absence during the last World Cup drew attention.
