Messi’s father, Jorge, is currently undergoing medical treatment, and the family is requesting privacy during this time
Lionel Messi’s family, who captains Argentina, has announced that his father, Jorge Messi, is currently receiving medical care and has requested privacy in light of ongoing speculation regarding his health.
The family of Argentina captain Lionel Messi has announced that his father, Jorge Messi, is facing a health issue and is receiving medical attention. They have requested that the public and media respect their privacy during this time of increasing speculation.
In a statement provided to ESPN, the family announced that Jorge Messi, 68, is undergoing treatment and exhibiting signs of improvement.
“He is presently under medical supervision, recovering, and making positive progress in his current condition,” the family stated.
They also expressed concerns regarding what they referred to as misinformation surrounding his condition, emphasizing that only immediate family members possess accurate updates.
“In light of the various versions, rumors, and speculation that have emerged in recent hours, the family wishes to convey its profound dissatisfaction with the insensitivity, disrespect, and lack of scruples displayed by certain individuals regarding a matter that is strictly private and familial,” the statement continued.
The family would like to emphasize that only his immediate family members possess accurate and trustworthy information regarding Jorge’s condition. Consequently, only information from the family and its official channels should be regarded as valid or true. In moments such as these, we seek responsibility, prudence, and compassion.
We should not subject a person’s health and the tranquility of those nearby to conjecture or careless media attention. We truly value the expressions of love, respect, and concern that have been shared, and we kindly ask that the privacy, confidentiality, and closeness of Jorge and his family be honored during this time. The family will promptly share any relevant updates through the appropriate channels.
The family chose not to reveal the specifics of the illness.
Messi, currently representing Argentina at the World Cup, has shown noticeable emotion throughout the tournament. He seemed deeply affected after scoring in Argentina’s opening 3–0 victory over Algeria, later explaining that his reaction was due to personal challenges.
“What made me cry?” “It was something entirely different from football,” Messi stated.
“I experienced some challenging days, but I am thankful to the entire delegation and my teammates for their unwavering support, which provided me with the strength to overcome those times.”
Despite the off-field concerns, Messi continued to make history in the tournament, equaling Miroslav Klose as the joint top scorer in men’s World Cup history and surpassing Pelé for the most goal contributions in the competition.
Jorge Messi has consistently been a pivotal figure in his son’s career, serving as his agent and overseeing his business dealings from his formative years at Barcelona to his transitions to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. He managed negotiations, image rights, and various commercial investments in real estate, hotels, and restaurants.
In 2016, Lionel Messi and his father faced convictions in Spain for tax-related offenses, yet they managed to evade prison sentences.
As Messi stays with the Argentina team in the United States in preparation for their upcoming group match against Austria, his family expresses their gratitude for the public’s concern.
“We ask that the privacy and confidentiality of Jorge and his entire family be honored throughout this process,” the statement continued.
