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Lionel Messi's family issues statement on father's health amid speculation
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Lionel Messi's family issues statement on father's health amid speculation

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Context piece
  • Lionel Messi's family issued a statement addressing concerns about his father Jorge Messi's health.
  • The statement confirmed Jorge Messi is stable and improving under medical care.
  • The family expressed distress over insensitive speculation and emphasized that only close family has accurate information.

The family of football superstar Lionel Messi has broken their silence regarding the health of his father, Jorge Messi, who was recently hospitalized. In a statement released on Thursday, the family confirmed that Jorge Messi is stable and showing signs of improvement.

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

โ€” Messi FamilyConfirming the hospitalization and current health status of Jorge Messi.

This official communication aims to quell the wave of rumors and speculation that have circulated in recent hours. The Messi family expressed their "deep discomfort" with the "lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples" shown by some individuals and media outlets in treating a strictly private family matter.

The statement stressed that only the immediate family possesses accurate and precise information about Jorge Messi's condition. They urged the public and media to disregard any information not originating from the family's official channels, labeling such reports as invalid and untruthful.

In moments like this, we ask for responsibility, prudence and humanity. The health of a person and the tranquility of their environment should not be the object of speculation or irresponsible media interest.

โ€” Messi FamilyAppealing for responsible and humane treatment of the situation.

"In moments like this, we ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity," the family's statement read. "A person's health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be subject to speculation or irresponsible media interest." They concluded by thanking those who have shown genuine care and concern, requesting that the privacy and confidentiality of Jorge and his family be respected during this time.

Any relevant news will be communicated in due course by the family and the corresponding channels. Thank you for your understanding.

โ€” Messi FamilyStating how future updates will be communicated.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.