The Messi family has confirmed that Lionel Messi’s father Jorge is currently ‘going through a health situation’ and is progressing favorably under medical supervision.
“The Messi family informs us that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation.
“He is currently under medical supervision and is recovering and developing favorably within the condition he is in,” the statement said.
Lionel Messi got Argentina’s World Cup defense off to a winning start by scoring a hat-trick in a 3-0 win over Algeria. He was visibly emotional after scoring the opening goal and later said he was crying for personal reasons unrelated to sport.
The statement also criticized the inaccurate reporting of Jorge’s condition in the aftermath of the match, saying: «The family would also like to make it clear that only Jorge’s immediate family has true and accurate information about his condition. Therefore, any version, statement or information that does not come directly from the family and its official channels should not be considered valid or truthful.
In times like these we ask for responsibility, caution and humanity. A person’s health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention.”
Published on June 18, 2026
