After the multiple versions that circulated in recent hours, in which it was even falsely claimed that he had passed away, the family of Lionel Messi issued an official statement on Wednesday to inform about the health status of Jorge Messi, father of the Argentine National Team captain.
In the text, the family confirmed that he is going through "a health situation" and specified that he is currently "under medical supervision, recovering and evolving favorably within the condition he presents".
This confirmation comes amid the dispute of the 2026 World Cup and just days after the debut of the Albiceleste against Algeria, a match in which the Rosario star was one of the standout figures by scoring three goals. During the celebration of his first goal, the cameras captured the Rosario visibly emotional to the point of tears, an image that was quickly linked to the delicate situation his father is going through.
Later in the message, his close circle also pointed out the information that has been recently spread and expressed their "deep discomfort at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family situation".
In that sense, they emphasized that "only his closest family has real and accurate information about Jorge's condition" and warned that "any version, statement, or information that does not come from the family itself and its corresponding channels should not be considered valid or true".
"In moments like this, we ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity", they stated, while emphasizing that the health of a person and the tranquility of their environment should not become objects of speculation or irresponsible media interest.
Finally, they thanked for the expressions of affection and concern received in recent days and requested that the privacy of Jorge Messi and the entire family be respected during this process. They also indicated that any relevant news will be communicated in a timely manner through the corresponding channels.
