Jorge Messi under medical care as family calls for privacy

The football icon was seen in tears after scoring a hat-trick on June 16, a performance that marked his 200th cap for the national team and tied him with Miroslav Klose’s record of 16 World Cup goals. Messi later addressed the emotional moment, noting he had endured several "difficult, complicated days" that were entirely unrelated to the sport.

In a statement released via the outlet 433, the Messi family expressed deep discomfort with the speculation surrounding Jorge’s condition. They urged media and the public to exercise responsibility, stating that any information not sourced directly from official channels should be disregarded. The family thanked supporters for their expressions of concern but insisted that the privacy of their inner circle remains the priority as Jorge continues to recover under professional care. Argentina is scheduled to face Austria in Texas on June 22.