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Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues

Euronews · Jun 19, 2026, 12:04 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.”

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