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Lionel Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as the Argentina captain’s father undergoes treatment

  • On Thursday, the Messi family confirmed Jorge Messi is recovering under medical supervision and progressing favorably within his current condition while requesting privacy.
  • Lionel Messi's emotional breakdown after scoring against Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener prompted the family statement; he later clarified his tears were unrelated to football.
  • The family called for "responsibility, prudence, and humanity," expressing deep concern over media treatment of this private matter and requesting that Jorge Messi's privacy be respected.
  • As Argentina continues the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Lionel Messi representing the defending champions, the family confirmed any further health updates on Jorge Messi will come only through official channels.
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Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity'

Lionel Messi's family has revealed the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.

·City of Perth, Australia
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A wave of rumors broke loose before the health of Jorge Messi, the father of Lionel Messi, who with Argentina disputes the 2026 World Cup.The family of the Argentine star issued a statement, where they confirmed that Jorge Messi is going through a health situation and that he is currently under medical follow-up.However, that caused more things to be said, or published, of the account.This is how it happened with the Argentine actress and driver…

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The false news about the death of Jorge Messi, father of footballer Lionel Messi, broke out this Thursday in Argentina a scandal of wide repercussions and gave rise to a...

·Madrid, Spain
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Florence Peña announced the death of Jorge Messi. Minutes later the family issued a statement denying the information: "At this time, he is under medical care, recovering"

·Portugal
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The family of Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi announced that his father, Jorge Messi, is being treated for health problems, without specifying the nature of the illness, and called on the media to be responsible and respect privacy.

·Belgrade, Serbia
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Telemundo 20 broke the news on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
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