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Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'

Messi's father dealing with 'health-related situation'
BBC Sport Thursday 18 June 2026, 18:36 UTC 1 min read
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Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.

Lionel Messi's father is currently dealing with a "health-related situation", the family said in a statement on Thursday.
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