Argentinean Captain’s Family Refutes False Rumors Regarding Messi’s Father Death
The relatives confirmed that the father of the Argentine captain is recovering under medical supervision and requested privacy, prudence, and media responsibility during his ongoing rehabilitation process. Photo: EFE.
June 18, 2026 Hour: 4:05 pm
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Lionel Messi’s family issued an official statement this to deny false reports circulated by various media outlets regarding the alleged death of Jorge Messi, the Argentina’s player’s father.
The Messi family issued onJune 18 an official statement where it reported that Jorge Messi, father of the captain of the Argentinean national football team, Lionel Messi, denied the rumors and speculations spread by various media about the alleged death of the player’s father.
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The relatives clarified that Jorge Messi is currently under professional medical care, recovering and progressing favorably and they explicitly stated that only the closest inner circle possesses accurate and precise information about his health status.
Consequently, Messi’s family declared that any external version, statement, or report not originating from official channels must not be considered valid or true under any circumstances.
Favorable Medical Recovery
Furthermore, the Messi family expressed deep indignation and discomfort over the lack of sensitivity, respect, and ethics demonstrated by those who treated this strictly private matter. They demanded immediate responsibility, prudence and humanity from the press, emphasizing that an individual’s health and family peace must never be treated as objects of irresponsible media speculation.
The false reports gained momentum following the Argentinean national team’s 3-0 victory against Algeria on Tuesday night. This match marked the debut of the South American squad in the World Cup 2026. The speculation grew primarily because of the intense emotion displayed by the Argentinean number 10 while celebrating the first of his three goals at the Kansas City Stadium.
At the end of that match, Lionel Messi*addressed his emotional celebration during a post-game interview. “It was a matter unrelated to sports. I have had some difficult and complicated days“, the captain stated, choosing not to share further details about his family’s private situation.
Historic World Cup Debut
In their opening match, the reigning world champions, led by manager Lionel Scaloni, secured their first three points in Group J before more than 80,000 spectators in the United States. The squad dominated from the beginning, opening the scoreboard in the 16th minute when Messi scored a goal validated by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), while the South American defense neutralized the counterattack attempts of the North African team.
During the second half, the captain capitalized on a short rebound from Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane in the 59th minute to secure a 2-0 lead. He sealed the historical hat trick in the 75th minute with a crossed shot, following a precise assist from winger Nicolás González.
This historical performance, which sparked massive celebrations among Latin American fans in the stadium stands, positioned Argentina at the top of their group. The South American attacker, currently playing in his sixth World Cup, praised his team’s collective effort and acknowledged the initial challenges posed by the demanding African opponent, highlighting how the team managed to make the difference in the second half.
Author: Laura V. Mor
Source: Agencies
