2026 World Cup - Argentina: The Messi family issues a statement

While he scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s opening victory over Algeria at this 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi is facing a concerning personal situation.

In recent hours, various reports have suggested a health issue concerning his father, Jorge. This evening, the player’s family decided to set the record straight amid swirling rumors. “At present, he is under medical supervision, recovering, and making favorable progress with his condition,” the family clarified.

“We want to express our deep discomfort at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have handled a strictly private and family matter. The family wishes to state that only his closest relatives have real and accurate information about Jorge’s condition. Therefore, any version, statement, or information that does not come from the family itself or its official channels should not be considered valid or truthful. We sincerely appreciate the expressions of affection, respect, and concern we have received, and we ask that the privacy, confidentiality, and intimacy of Jorge and the entire family be respected during this process,” they added.

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