BUENOS AIRES, June 18 : Lionel Messi's father is recovering from a health issue and "evolving favourably", his family said in a statement on Thursday.Speculation about the health of Jorge Messi intensified after Lionel wiped away tears with his shirt after scoring Argentina's first goal against Algeria at

The story came to light on Tuesday night after Messi cried on the pitch in Kansas City, immediately after scoring his first ever World Cup hat-trick to ensure a 3-0 win over…

Lionel Messi's family says the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.