Lionel Messi’s family pleads for ‘humanity’ as the Argentina captain’s father undergoes treatment

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• Jorge Messi played a key role in his third son's career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field.

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• Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates his first goal of the match against Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 16, 2026.

  according to New York Post

• Luzu TV presenter Florencia Pena falsely reported that Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, had died on June 17, 2026.

  according to New York Post

• But Messi, widely considered to be among the finest players in football history, was pictured wiping away tears with his shirt after his opening strike in the 17th minute at Kansas’ Arrowhead Stadium .

  according to Metro

• Lionel Messi and his father, Jorge, during a 2022 World Cup champions party on Dec.

  according to New York Post

• Messi scored a hat trick, leading Argentina to a 3-0 win over Algeria in its first match of the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday.

  according to New York Post

• The holders then wrap up their Group J campaign versus Jordan on June 28.

  according to Metro

• Argentina got their World Cup defence off to a dream start on Wednesday and Jorge’s 38-year-old son took centre-stage in what is his sixth global finals, completing a stunning hat-trick in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Algeria .

  according to Metro

• The nature of Jorge’s illness remains uncertain and the 68-year-old’s loved ones have called for the rumours and speculation surrounding his condition to stop.

  according to Metro

• Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni also appeared close to tears as he shared an embrace with Messi when Nico Paz came on to replace the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in the 80th minute.

  according to Metro

• An Argentine TV host has quit after she erroneously reported that Lionel Messi’s father had died — two days after the soccer icon led the Argentina national team to victory in their first World Cup match.

  according to New York Post

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• Jorge Messi played a key role in his third son's career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field.

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