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Messi family confirm father Jorge is dealing with a health issue

Lionel Messi's family confirmed on Thursday that his father, Jorge Messi, is currently experiencing a health issue. With Argentina active at the World Cup, any personal concern around Messi is worth noting. Messi is Argentina's central player at the World Cup, and any personal distraction in his camp is relevant to their campaign.

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