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Messi Boosted by Father's Recovery Amid World Cup Brilliance

Jorge Messi's health improvement coincides with the Argentin

Messi Boosted by Father's Recovery Amid World Cup Brilliance
Ali-Shaqran
2026-06-25 05:39
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Ekhbary News Agency | May 15, 2024

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi received a considerable morale boost during the ongoing 2026 World Cup, as his father, Jorge Messi, was discharged from the hospital following an improvement in his health. This development, for what it's worth, undoubtedly provided a significant morale boost to the Argentine captain. According to Argentine journalist Ángel Di María, as reported by the "Rosario3" platform, Messi's father received medical clearance to leave the facility and is currently continuing his recovery period at home.

Messi's Brilliance Secures Qualification

Messi has been exceptionally brilliant in the tournament, leading the Argentine national team to qualify for the Round of 32. The "Atomic Flea" scored two crucial goals against Austria in the second group stage match, affirming his peak performance. Argentina is now preparing for its final group stage encounter against Jordan on June 28 at AT&T Stadium.

Mbappé Equals Historic World Cup Record

Separately in the competition, French star Kylian Mbappé equaled Lionel Messi's historic record as the top scorer in World Cup history, increasing his tally to 16 goals. This achievement followed his brace in "Les Bleus'" dominant 3-0 victory over Iraq, making Mbappé the second-highest scorer ever in the tournament. Despite this personal milestone, Mbappé emphasized that his focus remains on assisting his national team, not on pursuing individual records.

Keywords: # Messi # World Cup # Argentina # Jorge Messi # Mbappé # Football # Qatar 2026