The Messi family has publicly addressed the health situation of Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s 68-year-old father and career-long advisor, confirming he is recovering and asking for privacy and respect during the process.
What happened with Jorge Messi
Jorge Messi, who has served as Lionel’s agent and closest business confidant for decades, has reportedly been dealing with health complications since late 2025. His condition took a more serious turn in January 2026, when a medical episode at home led to hospitalization.
That hospital visit involved testing for cardiovascular and neurological conditions. No public diagnosis has been shared by the family or their medical team since then.
The situation came into sharper public focus during an Argentina World Cup match on June 17-18, 2026, where Lionel scored a hat-trick but displayed raw emotion that observers quickly connected to his father’s declining health.
