An Argentine television presenter resigned after falsely reporting on-air that Lionel Messi’s father had died, forcing the Messi family to publicly deny the claim and condemn media speculation about

Lionel Messi, who is representing Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is still able to make magic happen on the soccer field. Argentina's opening match came against Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

At age 38 and playing in his sixth World Cup, Lionel Messi has his first hat trick in soccer's biggest tournament and Argentina's defense of the trophy is off to a flying start.

While the Messi family confirmed that the star player's father is in delicate health, they also slammed those spreading rumors about the situation.

"Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement. The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from. "He is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition," the statement said.

Lionel Messi's family confirmed that his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness.

Lamine Yamal is already sharing the biggest stage in world soccer with the legends he grew up watching. The FIFA World Cup debutant continues to attract attention not only for his performances but also for his admiration of the game’s greatest stars.

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Fueled by Lionel Messi's recent performances, including a hat-trick against Algeria, social media is flooded with tributes, reinforcing Argentina's dominance in the region's football culture.