Lionel Messi's family has confirmed that the Argentine superstar's father, Jorge Messi, is experiencing health problems and is currently under medical supervision.
In a statement quoted by Fabrizio Romano the family said Jorge Messi's condition was showing positive developments even though he was still undergoing the recovery process.
"He is currently under medical supervision, recovering and showing good progress in his current condition," the Messi family said in a statement.
The Messi family also denied various rumors and speculation circulating regarding Jorge's health. They regretted the emergence of information originating from unofficial sources and asked the public to respect the family's privacy.
"The family wishes to express its deep disappointment at the lack of sensitivity, respect, and ethics on the part of some who have treated this entirely personal and family matter inappropriately," the statement said.
The family emphasizes that only close family members have accurate information regarding Jorge Messi's condition. Therefore, any information not sourced from the family or their official channels cannot be considered accurate.
