The family of Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine footballer, has revealed that his father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing “health-related issues.” “He is under medical supervision and his health condition is improving,” the family stated in a press release issued on Thursday.
After scoring the first goal in Argentina’s group stage match against Algeria on Wednesday during the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, Messi was seen in tears. In that game, Messi scored a hat-trick to lead Argentina to a 3-0 victory. He also serves as the captain of his national team. By scoring three goals in a single match at the age of 38, Messi equaled Germany’s Miroslav Klose as the highest goal scorer in World Cup history. Following the match, Messi said, “Why did I cry? It’s not just about football.”
Following Argentina’s opening game, the Messi family issued a clarification addressing various speculations about Jorge Messi’s health. They expressed discomfort over the insensitive, disrespectful, and reckless comments made by some individuals regarding their strictly private family matters. However, the family did not disclose the specific nature of Jorge Messi’s health problem.
Argentina’s next group stage match is scheduled for Monday, June 22, at 18:00 BST (11:45 PM Nepal time) against Austria. Their final group match will be on Sunday, June 28, at 03:00 BST (8:45 AM Nepal time) against Jordan. The family urged the public, “Please do not consider any information, statements, or news from any source other than official and family channels as accurate or truthful.”
