Although shining brightly at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi is still facing sorrow from his family.
The family of superstar Lionel Messi has officially spoken out about the health condition of Mr. Jorge Messi (the biological father and long-time representative of the Argentina national team captain) following a series of rumors appearing on social media in the past few hours.
In an announcement released on June 19, Messi’s family confirmed that Mr. Jorge Messi is facing health issues and is currently being closely monitored by doctors.
“Mr. Jorge is experiencing a certain health issue. He is currently receiving medical care, his recovery process is progressing positively, and his health condition is showing favorable changes,” the announcement stated.
Besides updating on Mr. Jorge’s situation, Messi’s family also expressed their dissatisfaction with the unverified information spreading recently.
“In light of the rumors, speculation, and baseless information appearing in the past few hours, our family feels deeply disappointed by the lack of sensitivity, lack of respect, and irresponsibility of certain individuals when mentioning a completely private family matter,” the announcement clarified.
The Argentina captain’s family also emphasized that only those closest to him have accurate information regarding Mr. Jorge Messi’s condition. Therefore, any statements or information not released by the family and official channels should not be considered authentic.
Additionally, Messi’s family called on the media and the public to show responsibility, caution, and humanity in approaching this issue. “A person’s health and the peace of their family should not become the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention,” the announcement wrote.
Closing the message, Messi’s family sent their thanks to the fans for their words of encouragement, care, and respect towards Mr. Jorge Messi during this current difficult period. At the same time, they also wish for the privacy, confidentiality, and personal space of Mr. Jorge and his family members to be respected throughout the treatment and recovery process.
The information regarding Mr. Jorge Messi’s health also partly explains Lionel Messi’s emotional moment during the 2026 World Cup opening match against Algeria. After scoring the opening goal for Argentina, the 38-year-old superstar burst into tears right on the pitch and looked up at the stands before performing a highly emotional celebration.
Sharing after La Albiceleste’s 3-0 victory, Messi admitted this was one of the most special goals of his career because his family is going through a difficult period: “The past few weeks have not been easy for me.”
