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Lionel Messi's father Jorge receives medical treatment amid World Cup

The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Lionel Messi's father Jorge receives medical treatment amid World Cup
Summary

Jorge Messi, 68, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. His family released a statement noting he is 'recovering and progressing favourably,' while asking for 'humanity' from the media during this difficult time. The health situation comes as Lionel Messi competes in the World Cup, and further details about Jorge's condition remain unclear. The family urges responsible reporting amid ongoing rumors.

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Key Details
  • •Jorge Messi is 68 years old and currently under medical observation.
  • •The family asks for media responsibility amid health rumors.
  • •Lionel Messi is competing in the World Cup during this time.
  • •Jorge's condition is undisclosed but deemed favourably progressing.
Latest Updates
  • 7:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — Lionel Messi’s family ask for ‘humanity’ as his father receives medical treatment
  • 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment
  • 6:09 PMAssociated Press — Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment - AP News
What they're saying
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Jorge Messi, 68, ‘recovering and progressing favourably’ ‘At times like these, we ask for responsibility,’ says family Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” on Thursday amid rumours about Jorge Messi’s health while his son competes at the World Cup. “Jorge is going through a health situation,” the Messi family said in a statement. The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from. “He is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favourably within his current condition,” the statement said. Continue reading...

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Lionel Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for “humanity” on Thursday amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health while his son competes at the World Cup. “Jorge is going through a health situation,” the Messi family said in a statement. The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from.

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Lionel Messi's family says the Argentina captain's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness. They have asked the media for “humanity” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family says Jorge Messi is under medical observation and…

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