Lionel Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as the Argentina captain's father undergoes treatment
Jorge Messi is under medical supervision following a health scare. The family issued a statement on June 18 confirming he is recovering and evolving favorably. They have condemned inaccurate reports and asked for privacy.
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The update specifies the family statement was released on Thursday, June 18.
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Messi family requests privacy during father's medical recovery
confidence 100%Jorge Messi is under medical supervision following a health scare. The family issued a statement on June 18 confirming he is recovering and evolving favorably. They have condemned inaccurate reports and asked for privacy.
What's confirmed:
- Jorge Messi is under medical care for a health-related situation.
- The family reports that Jorge is recovering and evolving favorably.
- Lionel Messi's family released a statement on June 18 requesting privacy.
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Messi Family Requests Privacy as Father Receives Medical Treatment
confidence 100%Jorge Messi is under medical observation for an undisclosed illness. His family reports he is progressing favorably. They have requested respect for their privacy and humanity from the media.
What's confirmed:
- Jorge Messi is being treated for an undisclosed illness.
- The family states Jorge Messi is under medical observation and progressing favorably.
- Jorge Messi served as Lionel Messi's business manager and agent.
- The family asked the media for humanity and respect for their privacy.
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Messi family requests humanity as father Jorge receives medical treatment
confidence 100%The family of Lionel Messi confirmed that his 68-year-old father, Jorge, is being treated for an undisclosed illness. A family statement noted that Jorge is under medical observation and progressing favorably. The family has asked the media for humanity and respect for their privacy.
What's confirmed:
- Jorge Messi, 68, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.
- The Messi family stated that Jorge is under medical observation and progressing favorably.
- The family requested that the media show humanity and respect their privacy.
- The family issued a statement condemning irresponsible reports.
Still unconfirmed:
- Jorge Messi has died.