Health problems of Lionel Messi's father cause concern amid the World Cup

A health issue concerning Jorge Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi, has emerged as a cause for concern in Argentina amidst the ongoing 2026 World Cup. The family has confirmed that Jorge Messi is currently receiving medical attention and is responding positively to treatment.

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The Messi family informs that Jorge is undergoing a health situation. At this moment he is under medical supervision, recovering and evolving favorably within the condition he presents.

In a statement released on Thursday, the Messi family addressed the situation, confirming that Jorge is "undergoing a health situation" and is "recovering and evolving favorably." The statement also conveyed the family's "deep discomfort" regarding the spread of rumors about Jorge Messi's death on social media and in some media outlets.

The family strongly condemned the "lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples" with which some individuals have handled what they described as a "strictly private and family matter." They emphasized that any information not originating directly from the family should not be considered valid and urged for "responsibility, prudence, and humanity" in reporting.

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Any version, declaration, or information that does not come from the family itself and its corresponding channels should not be considered valid or truthful.

Lionel Messi himself had alluded to personal difficulties after scoring during Argentina's opening World Cup match, stating he was dealing with "something completely unrelated to sports." He thanked his teammates and the delegation for their support during a "difficult, complicated" period. With this latest health concern for his father, the focus remains on the family's privacy and well-being during this sensitive time.

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I went through difficult, complicated days, but grateful to the entire delegation and all my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to be well.