Messi's family confirm father has health issue (opens original article in a new tab)

Messi's family confirmed his father is recovering from a health issue and criticized rumors about his condition.

• Messi's father, Jorge Messi, is under medical supervision and recovering favorably
• The Messi family denied unverified rumors about Jorge's health and requested respect for their privacy
• Messi expressed emotional difficulty unrelated to football during a World Cup match