The family of Lionel Messi has released an official public statement addressing growing speculation surrounding the health of his father, Jorge Messi.

The statement confirms that Jorge has been experiencing health difficulties but is currently recovering and progressing in a positive direction under medical supervision.

The family did not disclose specific details about the nature of Jorge’s condition, keeping the information appropriately private given the personal nature of the situation.

The statement made clear that only Jorge’s immediate family holds accurate and verified information, urging the public to disregard any claims from outside official family channels.

The full statement read: “The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation.”

It continued: “At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably within the condition he is experiencing.”

The family also addressed the media directly, stating: “The family wishes to express its deep concern regarding the lack of sensitivity, respect, and discretion with which some individuals have treated a strictly private family matter.”

They added: “A person’s health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention.”

The statement concluded by thanking supporters for their kind messages, requesting that Jorge’s privacy and personal space be respected throughout his recovery process.

The development adds important context to an emotional moment Lionel Messi experienced during Argentina’s opening 2026 World Cup match against Algeria, in which he scored a hat-trick.

As quoted by BBC Sport, Messi was visibly tearful during the game and addressed it when speaking to reporters afterwards, saying: “Why did I cry? It was something completely unrelated to football.”

He continued: “I went through some difficult days, but I’m grateful to the entire delegation and my team-mates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to help me get through it.”

It now appears highly likely that those difficult days were directly connected to his father’s health situation, which was unfolding behind the scenes during the tournament.

The 38-year-old continues to perform at a remarkable level on the pitch and will be aiming to help Argentina retain the World Cup title they won in Qatar four years ago.

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