Messi's family confirm father has health issue

The family of Lionel Messi confirmed on Thursday that the Argentina star's father, Jorge Messi, is experiencing a health issue.

"He is currently under medical supervision, recovering, and progressing favorably within his current condition," the family said in a statement sent to ESPN.

The Messi family also addressed the ongoing rumors circulating over the medical status of Jorge, denying information that did not directly come from official channels.

The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from.

"Given the versions, rumors, and speculation that have…