Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi discharged from hospital

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Jorge Messi, father of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has been discharged from hospital after his condition improved, Argentine journalist Angel De Brito reported on the Rosario3 platform. According to the report, Jorge Messi left the hospital with medical clearance after several days of treatment and will continue his recovery at home. The news brought relief within Lionel Messi's close circle, where the Inter Miami forward had faced a difficult period in recent days over his father's health. The development comes as Lionel Messi continues to feature for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored twice against Austria in the second group-stage match to help the team advance to the round of 32. Argentina will close its group-stage campaign against Jordan on June 28 at AT&T Stadium.