Lionel Messi’s father is recovering from an unspecified \u00abhealth issue,\u00bb the star’s family said Thursday, as they appealed for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.<\/p>\n
Speculation over the health of 68-year-old Jorge Messi intensified after Argentina skipper Messi broke down in tears after scoring the first of his three goals in a 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Jorge \u201cis currently under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably given his condition,\u00bb Messi’s family said in a statement on Thursday, without providing further details about the illness.<\/p>\n
According to sources with knowledge of events, Jorge is undergoing treatment at an institution.<\/p>\n
Messi alluded to his personal situation on Tuesday about his emotional response to his goal against Algeria.<\/p>\n
\u00abIt was a matter unrelated to sports. I went through some difficult and complicated days,\u00bb the star told reporters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He avoided giving details, but expressed his gratitude to his teammates and to the coaching staff for the emotional support they provided during the team’s training camp.<\/p>\n
Jorge Messi serves as his son’s agent and is one of his key sources of support. He has accompanied him throughout his career at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Inter Miami, as well as during his international career with Argentina.<\/p>\n
In the statement, Messi’s family registered its \u00abdeep distress regarding the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private family matter.\u00bb\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00abWe ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity. A person’s health and the peace of mind of those around them should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention,\u00bb the statement said.<\/p>\n
Best-known as his son\u2019s long-time representative, Jorge<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi’s father is recovering from an unspecified \u00abhealth issue,\u00bb the star’s family said Thursday, as they appealed for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.<\/p>\n
Speculation over the health of 68-year-old Jorge Messi intensified after Argentina skipper Messi broke down in tears after scoring the first of his three goals in a 3-0 World Cup victory over Algeria on Tuesday.<\/p>\n
Jorge \u201cis currently under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably given his condition,\u00bb Messi’s family said in a statement on Thursday, without providing further details about the illness.<\/p>\n
According to sources with knowledge of events, Jorge is undergoing treatment at an institution.<\/p>\n
Messi alluded to his personal situation on Tuesday about his emotional response to his goal against Algeria.<\/p>\n
\u00abIt was a matter unrelated to sports. I went through some difficult and complicated days,\u00bb the star told reporters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He avoided giving details, but expressed his gratitude to his teammates and to the coaching staff for the emotional support they provided during the team’s training camp.<\/p>\n
Jorge Messi serves as his son’s agent and is one of his key sources of support. He has accompanied him throughout his career at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Inter Miami, as well as during his international career with Argentina.<\/p>\n
In the statement, Messi’s family registered its \u00abdeep distress regarding the lack of sensitivity, respect, and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private family matter.\u00bb\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u00abWe ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity. A person’s health and the peace of mind of those around them should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention,\u00bb the statement said.<\/p>\n
Best-known as his son\u2019s long-time representative, Jorge Messi worked in the steel industry in Rosario before becoming closely involved in managing his son’s career.<\/p>\n
As his son\u2019s talent became clear, Jorge played a key role in supporting his development, negotiating key medical treatment for his child and leading the family\u2019s relocation to Spain when Lionel joined the youth academy of FC Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the years, he has acted as Lionel’s agent and adviser, overseeing contract negotiations, sponsorship agreements and various business interests.<\/p>\n
Jorge was last seen in November 2025 at a MLS match to watch his son. Since then, both he and his wife, Celia Cuccittini, have not appeared publicly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lionel has rarely commented publicly on his relationship with his father, though he has often said his parents and siblings provided him with the foundation to embark upon his career.<\/p>\n
In one past interview, he paid tribute to the support Jorge provided him with after his move to Spain as a child to play for Barcelona, saying: \u00abMy father was always there for me.\u00bb<\/p>\n
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Messi worked in the steel industry in Rosario before becoming closely involved in managing his son’s career.<\/p>\n
As his son\u2019s talent became clear, Jorge played a key role in supporting his development, negotiating key medical treatment for his child and leading the family\u2019s relocation to Spain when Lionel joined the youth academy of FC Barcelona.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Over the years, he has acted as Lionel’s agent and adviser, overseeing contract negotiations, sponsorship agreements and various business interests.<\/p>\n
Jorge was last seen in November 2025 at a MLS match to watch his son. Since then, both he and his wife, Celia Cuccittini, have not appeared publicly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lionel has rarely commented publicly on his relationship with his father, though he has often said his parents and siblings provided him with the foundation to embark upon his career.<\/p>\n
In one past interview, he paid tribute to the support Jorge provided him with after his move to Spain as a child to play for Barcelona, saying: \u00abMy father was always there for me.\u00bb<\/p>\n
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