Since the night of last Wednesday, June 17, social networks were filled with rumors which included versions about the supposed death of Jorge Messifather of Lionel Messiand even Argentine media figures, such as Florencia Peña, confirmed the death of the father of the Argentine soccer player, who is competing in the 2026 World Cup.
This situation generated confusion and worry among the followers and relatives of the Rosario star, so Lionel Messi’s family decided to disseminate an official statement on digital platforms to clarify the medical situation of Jorge, who is allegedly under medical follow-up and evolves favorably.
Jorge Messi’s health problems increased the concern in Argentina in the middle of the World Cup in North Americabecause until now the gravity from the medical team of the 68-year-old Argentine, who along with Celia Cuccittiniis the father of Lionel, Rodrigo, Matías and María Sol, his only four children.
“The Messi family reports that Jorge is going through a health situation. He is currently under medical follow-up. recovering and evolving favorably,” reported this Thursday, June 18, the family of the Argentine captain through a statement shared on social networks and other digital platforms.
Concern for Lionel Messi’s father
The text shared in rumors about the death of Jorge Messi that circulated in the media and social networks in Argentina, and accused a “lack of sensitivity, I respect and scruples with which some people have treated a strictly private and family situation.
“Any version, statement or information that does not come from the family itself and its corresponding channels should not be considered valid nor true“added the text, which asked”responsibility, prudence and humanity“and stressed that “a person’s health and the tranquility of their surroundings should not be the subject of media interest.”
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For its part, after Argentina’s victory against Algeria In the World Cup debut last Tuesday, June 16, Lio Messi was asked about the tears he shed during the celebration of his first goal and revealed that he was facing “a question totally unrelated to what sports“. time it is known that it was related to Jorge’s health.
“I spent a few days difficult, complicatedbut grateful to the entire delegation and to all my teammates because they were always by my side, giving me a lot of strength to be well,” added the Inter Miami footballer, who with his hat-trick equaled the German Miroslav Klose as top scorer history of the World Cups.
Official statement:
The Messi family reports that Jorge is going through a health situation.
He is currently under medical follow-up, recovering and
evolving favorably within the picture it presents.
Given the versions, rumors and speculations that have…— Gastón Edul (@gastonedul) June 18, 2026
Jorge Messi’s illness
Messi’s family reported that Jorge receives monitoring constant medical, which includes specialized studies and controls; However, the disease he suffers from is unknown. In fact, the family emphasized that, for now, only the close circle knows exactly your health situation, so it will be made known opportunely.
However, the family of the 38-year-old Argentine player reported that Jorge Messi has been treated in hospitals from Rosario and Buenos Aires, in Argentina, so his health is delicate. Additionally, in the midst of Argentina’s debut in the 2026 World Cup, rumors arose about the alleged death from Lionel Messi’s father.