Lionel Messi's family confirms father is recovering from health issues
This story involves health. Any claims of wrongdoing described here are allegations, not established facts, unless a court or official body has ruled otherwise. This disclosure does not remove our responsibility for what's published below.
See sources Request a correction Report a serious problem / request takedown Corrections & takedown policy
Generated , updated since first publication on as new sources were added. Reviewed by a human editor on .
This article discusses health information about a named individual. It is included only because it is directly relevant to the story; please see the linked sources for full context. This is a privacy notice, not an allegation: nothing here implies wrongdoing.
See sources Request a correction Report a serious problem / request takedown Corrections & takedown policy
Reviewed by a human editor on before publication.
The family of footballer Lionel Messi has released a statement regarding his father's health. The update follows reports of the player becoming emotional during a World Cup match earlier this week.
Amalgamated from NY Post (opens in new tab), The Sun (opens in new tab), The Mirror (opens in new tab)
The family of footballer Lionel Messi has issued an official statement regarding the health status of his father, Jorge. According to the New York Post, the family confirmed that he is experiencing health issues but is currently "recovering and progressing favorably."
This update follows media reports concerning the Argentine international's emotional reaction during a World Cup match against Algeria earlier this week. The Sun reported that Messi was seen in tears on the pitch after scoring his first goal of the tournament, which occurred during a 3-0 victory for his team.
While specific details regarding the nature of his father’s medical condition were not disclosed in the statement, The Sun reported that he is under medical supervision. The Mirror noted that the release follows reports concerning the player's visible distress during the game and provides context following the footage of the athlete's reaction on the field.