Messi's Father is Recovering, Family Says in Statement
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, is recovering after experiencing a 'health situation,' according to a statement released by the Messi family that was accessed by several Argentine media outlets. The message does not specify the health issue facing the Argentine footballer's father. 'He is currently under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably within the framework of his condition,' the statement reads. The message was distributed to outlets such as La Nación and El Clarín, following rumors about his health and possible death. Telemundo has not been able to independently confirm this statement. In the statement, the Messi family condemned the 'lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples' from some individuals regarding health information and called for 'responsibility, prudence, and humanity.' 'In light of the versions, rumors, and speculations that have circulated in recent hours, the family wants to express its deep discomfort with the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family situation,' the statement adds. 'The health of a person and the tranquility of their environment should not be subject to speculation or irresponsible media interest,' it states. Messi is currently playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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