BUENOS AIRES: As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement Thursday. Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition that was not revealed. The family statement said he is “progressing favorably.” Speculation about the star player’s 68-year-old father, Jorge, prompted a terse tone in the family statement.

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…

Se encuentra "bajo seguimiento médico" en una clínica de Buenos Aires.Además, manifestaron su "profundo malestar" por la situación generada a través de las redes sociales.