The Messi family has released a statement to confirm that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing medical treatment after there were reports circulating about his health over the last few days of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Jorge Messi is 68 years old; he is under the supervision of the medical community, and he is recovering. The family did not explain the illness he was suffering. A press release made by the family of the 28year-old star mentioned: “Jorge is having a medical situation.
He is under medical observation, recovering, and is progressing favorably in their state.”
These words appeared after a death hoax about Lionel Messi’s father; they appeared everywhere, and his mother cried and begged him not to spread this rumor, and also expressed their sincere sorrow to the family.
This is not an excuse; after the “Barca” star was seen to break down after scoring his first hat-trick against Algeria in the “2026 World Cup” opener. He said: I am going to come here; some personal things have come to me outside of soccer.” I know many will blame me “but they will not understand what happened”, “it came from my home,”. He later mentioned, “It was a tough week I was told I have a personal trouble, and that has never been on the press”.
Jorge Messi, who was in Russia with his family during the last World Cup, has been the major player, organizer, and the one responsible for his son’s career from the moment Lionel Messi landed in “Barca”.
The world champions are scheduled to return to action against Austria on Monday.
