Lionel Messi's father is undergoing medical treatment for an undisclosed illness and his family asked the media for "humanity" on Thursday amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health while his son competes at the World Cup. "Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement. The family did not specify the illness that the 68-year-old Jorge Messi is suffering from. "He is currently under medical observation, recovering and progressing favorably within his current condition," the statement said. Messi said after Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria in the team's opening...
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