Lionel Messi issues statement after speculation surrounding dad’s health
Key takeaways
- In a family statement released on Thursday, June 18, the Messis confirmed that Jorge Messi, 68, is under medical observation and is recovering favorably.
- “The family also wishes to clarify that only his closest family members have accurate and reliable information about Jorge’s condition,” the statement read.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Football legend Lionel Messi and his family have appealed for privacy and compassion after revealing that his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed health condition.
In a family statement released on Thursday, June 18, the Messis confirmed that Jorge Messi, 68, is under medical observation and is recovering favorably. However, the family chose not to disclose further details about his diagnosis.
The statement came in response to growing speculation surrounding Jorge Messi’s health, with the family expressing “deep displeasure” over what it described as a lack of sensitivity and respect regarding a strictly private matter.