Lionel Messi‘s family have issued an emotional appeal for privacy and restraint after confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing treatment for an unknown illness, while the Argentina captain continues to FIFA World Cup campaign.Amid growing speculation and unverified reports circulating in Argentina, the family released a statement on Thursday urging the media and public to show “humanity” and avoid irresponsible coverage of Jorge Messi’s health.
Family confirms treatment, requests restraint
In their official statement, the Messi family confirmed that Jorge Messi (68) is currently under medical supervision and treatment, while his condition is stable and showing signs of improvement.“Jorge is going through a health situation,” the statement said. “He is currently under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition.”The family, however, did not disclose the nature of the illness, citing the need for confidentiality during this period.“At times like this, we ask for responsibility, prudence and humanity,” the statement added. “A person’s health and the peace of mind of his loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest.”The statement also acknowledged the support received from fans around the world, expressing “sincere gratitude for the outpouring of affection, respect and concern.”
Messi’s emotional revelation after the victory over Algeria
The update comes shortly after Messi himself spoke of a difficult personal period following Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria in their World Cup opener.The 38-year-old, who scored a hat-trick to equal Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record of 16 goals, became visibly emotional after his first goal.“My tears after the first goal? I had a few hard days. It wasn’t related to football. And those feelings were because of that,” Messi said. “I thank my teammates, coaching staff and delegation for helping me.”His comments have already sparked concern from fans, which intensified after false information about his father’s condition surfaced.
Jorge Messi’s role in his son’s journey
Jorge Messi played a key role in shaping his son’s career, both as a guiding figure and as his long-time agent. He accompanied Lionel Messi during his early move to Barcelona’s La Masia academy and later negotiated key contracts with Barcelona, ​​Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami.As Argentina prepares for their second group game against Austria in Dallas, Messi remains with the squad at their base camp in Kansas City, while his family continues to seek privacy while Jorge Messi undergoes treatment.“We ask that you respect the privacy and confidentiality of Jorge and his entire family during this process,” the statement concluded.
