Jorge Messi, father of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, “is going through a health situation,” his family stated in a assertion launched Thursday.
“At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably within the condition he presents,” the family said, with out offering particulars about Jorge Messi’s situation.
The family requested to keep away from “versions, rumors, and speculation” and requested respect for his or her privateness.
“In moments like this, we ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity. A person’s health and the peace of mind of those around them should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest,” they stated.
“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 preserved during this process,” they added.
NCS reached out to mates of the Messi family for remark.
On Tuesday, throughout the press convention Messi gave after Argentina’s World Cup debut, the participant stated he cried after scoring his first purpose in that match in opposition to Algeria as a result of he has been through “some difficult days.”
“For reasons totally unrelated to football, I went through some difficult, complicated days, but nothing, I thank the entire delegation, all my teammates, because they were, as always, by my side, giving me a lot of strength so I could be OK,” he stated.
The assertion comes one week after the beginning of the 2026 World Cup during which Argentina is in search of a second consecutive title and two days after the workforce’s debut win in opposition to Algeria.
In the match in opposition to Algeria, Messi scored all three targets with which Argentina gained. With that, he reached 16 targets in World Cups and tied Germany’s Miroslav Klose because the event’s all-time high scorers.
About to show 39 on June 24, Messi is enjoying in his sixth World Cup. In Qatar 2022, he led the Argentine workforce to victory after defeating France.