Lionel Messi’s family provide update after Argentina star was pictured in tears at World Cup

Lionel Messi’s father is experiencing a health issue (Picture: Getty)

The family of Lionel Messi have revealed the footballer’s father, Jorge, has been experiencing a health issue, but is ‘progressing favourably’ under medical supervision.

The nature of Jorge’s illness remains uncertain and the 68-year-old’s loved ones have called for the rumours and speculation surrounding his condition to stop.

Argentina got their World Cup defence off to a dream start on Wednesday and Jorge’s 38-year-old son took centre-stage in what is his sixth global finals, completing a stunning hat-trick in a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Algeria.

But Messi, w...