Lionel Messi says his father, Jorge Messi, is dealing with a health issue after misinformation circulated online and through a radio host’s claim that Jorge had died. Multiple reports state that Jorge, 68, is currently facing a “health situation,” and that the situation affected Messi during Argentina’s opening World Cup match in Kansas City on Tuesday night. During the game, Messi appeared emotional on the field, with reports noting he was in tears during the match. The accounts also say that Messi later “broke his silence” publicly to clarify the status of his father and respond to the false death claim.
While the sources do not provide detailed medical information, they agree that the matter prompted public speculation and emotional distress. The reports frame Messi’s statement as a correction of the inaccurate report and an update on his father’s condition. The overall coverage centers on the contrast between the claimed death and the reality that Jorge is living but undergoing a health-related problem.
