Football icon Lionel Messi and father Jorge Messi, who passed away on Saturday after illness.
Jorge Messi, the father of Argentina and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68, according to multiple Argentine media outlets. Jorge had been struggling with health issues for a while.
Lionel Messi had mentioned that his family was going through a tough time, but he did not share specific details about his father's condition. After scoring against Algeria in June, Messi became visibly emotional and was asked about his tears.
He replied, "Why was I crying? It had absolutely nothing to do with football. I have had a few difficult days." These comments sparked intense speculation about why he was so emotional, with many media outlets connecting it to Jorge's health. Conflicting reports soon surfaced regarding his condition, prompting the Messi family to release a statement requesting privacy.
"The Messi family wishes to inform you that Jorge Messi is currently dealing with health problems. He is under medical supervision and is recovering well," the statement said.
