Messi family confirms father under medical treatment

June 18, 2026

Lionel Messi's family confirmed that his father Jorge is receiving medical treatment for an illness. The prognosis is favorable and they asked for prudence with the information.

The confirmation came on Thursday while the Argentina national team trained in Kansas. Jorge Messi, 68, is under medical follow-up.

Lionel Messi joined the session with his teammates. He appeared serious and met with Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes.

The squad prepares for the match against Austria scheduled for Monday 22 June in Dallas. Nicolás Tagliafico continues his recovery with positive evolution.

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Fans and accounts shared the official Messi family statement confirming Jorge's medical treatment with favorable prognosis and calls for privacy. Many expressed empathy and wishes for recovery, linking it to Messi's emotional play. Others noted media rumors and false death reports prompting apologies and criticism of speculation.

So that’s why Leo was emotional vs Algeria 😢

Apparently his father Jorge is having a serious health situation now…

Speedy recovery Jorge 🇦🇷❤️ pic.twitter.com/0N6Ohu3JNT

— Stop That Messi (@stopthatmessiii) 2026年6月18日

🚨 Messi's family have released an official statement confirming his father Jorge is unwell and receiving medical attention. His condition is improving. The family have asked for privacy and respect during this difficult time. Any updates will come directly from the family.… pic.twitter.com/9WhO1UjXXr

— The Nassr Tribune™️ (@AlNassrTribune) 2026年6月18日

Comunicado oficial de la familia Messi. Jorge está en tratamiento. Les dije, respeto y prudencia. Fuerza familia Messi ❤️https://t.co/IwUmSFH9yt

— Peter Parker (@Nacho_Pouiller) 2026年6月18日

Messi family statement regarding Leo's father.

👉 "Jorge Messi is going through a health situation".

👉 "He is under medical supervision, recovering and evolving favorably".

— प्रियदर्शी (@priyadar_singh) 2026年6月18日

"EL PADRE DE MESSI SE ESTÁ RECUPERANDO E INCLUSO PUEDEN DARLE EL ALTA"

🗣️ @gusta_mendez con toda la información sobre la salud de Jorge, el papa de Lio Messi, luego de los rumores de su fallecimiento.

Venite al vivo https://t.co/3tRDseTfkt pic.twitter.com/xZziOhWkSe

— LOVE/ST (@somoslovest) 2026年6月18日

来源

• https://tn.com.ar/deportes/mundial/2026/2026/06/18/la-seleccion-argentina-se-entrena-por-la-tarde-en-kansas-y-scaloni-pone-el-foco-en-austria/
• https://www.perfil.com/noticias/espectaculos/como-es-rafa-la-serie-de-netflix-que-esta-viendo-messi-durante-el-mundial-y-con-la-que-se-siente-identificado.phtml
• https://tn.com.ar/deportes/mundial/2026/2026/06/18/el-juvenil-de-boca-que-viajo-con-la-seleccion-argentina-revelo-un-valioso-consejo-que-le-dio-scaloni-durante-el-mundial/
• https://www.101greatgoals.com/football/world-cup-news/messi-family-confirm-father-jorges-health-related-situation/