‘Respect his privacy’: Family issues emotional plea as Lionel Messi’s father battles illness | Football News
Lionel Messi gestures to fans following the match against Algeria in Kansas City. (AP Photo) Lionel Messi’s family has issued an emotional appeal for privacy and restraint after confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness while the Argentina captain continues his FIFA World Cup campaign.Amid growing speculation and…