Lionel Messi's family announced that Jorge Messi is under treatment after a health issue and that his condition is progressing positively. The family emphasized that what happened is a private family matter and asked for respect for privacy.
The statement said that Jorge Messi is currently under medical supervision, is recovering, and his health is improving. No details were given about the nature of the problem.
The family also expressed discomfort with the speculation that has spread in recent hours. They argued that some people have not shown sensitivity to this issue and have not shown enough respect for family privacy.
The statement reminded that accurate and true information about Jorge Messi's condition is only within the close family circle. Therefore, it noted that any account not coming from the family or official channels should not be considered accurate or reliable.
Jorge Messi is known as one of the figures who took on the management of his son and played an important role in his career. It was reported that he also accompanied Lionel Messi during his periods at Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami and the Argentina national team.
Messi also drew attention when he could not hold back his tears after scoring the first goal in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria. It was recalled that after the match, he said this emotional moment had nothing to do with football.