Lionel Messi’s family says his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing medical treatment and is being monitored for an undisclosed illness. Multiple outlets report that the family issued a statement urging the media to show “humanity” and responsibility amid circulating rumours about Jorge Messi’s health while Lionel Messi continues to compete at the World Cup.
According to the statement cited by the outlets, Jorge Messi, 68, is currently under medical observation. The family says he is “recovering and progressing favourably” within his condition, but it does not provide details on the diagnosis or the nature of the treatment. The family also does not specify any timeline for recovery.
The request for privacy and restraint is directed at the media’s reporting practices during a period of uncertainty about his father’s condition. The family’s comments frame the situation as an ongoing health matter being handled by medical professionals, with updates limited to the information already released.
