Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLionel Messi's father, Jorge, is currently receiving treatment for a health issue, his family has confirmed. Messi was visibly emotional after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria, later stating he had gone through 'difficult, complicated days' unrelated to sport. The family statement confirmed Jorge Messi is under ‘medical supervision, recovering favourably, and progressing well’. They expressed 'deep discomfort' with media speculation, condemning the lack of sensitivity and discretion shown towards a 'strictly private family matter'. The family urged for responsibility, prudence, and respect for Jorge's privacy and that of his entire family during this time. In fullLionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverageThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Who is Jorge Messi? Lionel’s father under ‘medical supervision’ for health issue
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLionel Messi's father, Jorge, is currently receiving treatment for a health issue, his family has confirmed. Messi was visibly emotional after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria, later stating he had gone through 'difficult, complicated days' unrelated to sport. The family statement confirmed Jorge Messi is under ‘medical supervision, recovering favourably, and progressing well’. They expressed 'deep discomfort' with media speculation, condemning the lack of sensitivity and discretion shown towards a 'strictly private family matter'. The family urged for responsibility, prudence, and respect for Jorge's privacy and that of his entire family during this time. In fullLionel Messi releases statement on father Jorge’s health and criticises media coverageThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
