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Messi Family Denies False Rumors About Jorge Messi: Repudiation of Florencia Peña's Information

18/06/2026 22:15 - Entretenimiento

Familia Messi en momento emocional, comunicado oficial sobre salud de Jorge Messi, repudio a rumores falsos de Florencia Peña, contexto del Mundial 2026

Official Statement from the Messi Family

The family of Lionel Messi issued an official statement on June 18, 2026 informing that Jorge Messi, father of the Argentine National Team captain, is under medical supervision, recovering and evolving favorably.

The statement forcefully repudiated the spread of false rumors about his health, including versions about his death that were erroneously spread by Florencia Peña on Luzu TV (a popular Argentine streaming program).

The family requested privacy and clarified that only information from official channels is valid.

The Emotional Context of the World Cup

The statement explains the emotion and tears of Lionel Messi after his first goal against Algeria in the 2026 World Cup played in Kansas City on June 16, 2026.

Doctor Guillermo Capuya confirmed that Jorge Messi is going through a health problem that remains reserved due to medical confidentiality. Capuya highlighted that distance intensifies emotional suffering and that Jorge is Lionel's father, partner, and manager.

Match Data vs Algeria

  • Messi Hat-trick: 16', 59', 75'
  • Game 200 with the National Team
  • 16 goals in World Cups (equaled Klose)
  • First player in 6 World Cups

Argentina's Upcoming Matches

  • 06/22 vs Austria in Dallas
  • 06/27 vs Jordan in Dallas
  • Group J: 3 points, goal difference +3

Antonela Roccuzzo's Support

Antonela Roccuzzo posted a romantic message on Instagram after the match: 'How much I love you', to which Messi responded 'I love you'.

Messi's parents were not present in the stands of the Kansas City stadium during the match, which generated speculation that is now clarified with the official statement.

Lionel Messi explained after the match that he went through 'difficult and complicated days' due to family matters, without going into specific details out of respect for his father's privacy.

Sources Consulted

Information based on official statement from the Messi family and statements from Dr. Guillermo Capuya. Match Argentina vs Algeria, World Cup 2026, Kansas City, 06/16/2026.

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