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Lionel Messi’s father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for \u201chumanity\u201d on Thursday amid rumors about Jorge Messi’s health while his son competes at the World Cup.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJorge is going through a health situation,\u201d the Messi family said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

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Messi said after Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Algeria in the team’s opening World Cup match that he was going through a difficult personal situation. He did not elaborate.<\/p>\n

The family statement, released by Messi\u2019s media office, came on the same day that reports of Jorge Messi\u2019s death circulated in Argentina.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt times like these, we ask for responsibility, prudence and humanity,\u201d the family said. \u201cA person\u2019s health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media interest.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The statement said any further developments would be communicated by the family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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