Lionel Messi otvorio je Svjetsko prvenstvo 2026. na način kakav se od njega i očekuje, velikom predstavom, golovima i novim povijesnim trenutkom. Argentina je u Kansas Cityju svladala Alžir 3:0, a njezin kapetan zabio je hat-trick i već na startu turnira istaknuo kandidaturu za najboljeg strijelca natjecanja.
No nakon utakmice nije se najviše govorilo o Messijevoj novoj nogometnoj čaroliji. Svijet je obišla snimka argentinske legende u suzama nakon prvog pogotka na turniru, prizor koji je zabrinuo i dirnuo navijače diljem svijeta. Prema pisanju britanskog The Suna , razlog Messijeva emocionalnog sloma nije bio povezan s nogometom, nego sa zdravstvenim stanjem njegova oca Jorgea Horacija Messija .
Messi je nakon utakmice i sam priznao da se iza suza krije nešto mnogo osobnije.
– Iskreno, to nema nikakve veze sa sportom. Iza mene su teški i komplicirani dani – rekao je argentinski kapetan nakon posljednjeg sučeva zvižduka.
Njegov otac Jorge, 68-godišnjak koji je tijekom cijele karijere bio jedna od najvažnijih osoba u Messijevu životu, navodno već dulje vrijeme ima ozbiljnih zdravstvenih problema. Osim što je otac jednog od najvećih nogometaša svih vremena, Jorge Messi godinama je i njegov agent te poslovni menadžer, čovjek koji je imao ključnu ulogu u vođenju goleme karijere i komercijalnog imperija argentinskog čarobnjaka.
Dodatne detalje u Argentini je iznio novinar Eduardo Feinmann na Radio Mitreu. On je ustvrdio da se Messijeva emotivna reakcija odnosi upravo na oca, čije zdravstveno stanje, prema njegovim riječima, nije dobro već mjesecima.
Feinmann je dodao da se situacija ovoga tjedna dodatno zakomplicirala, što je Messija posebno pogodilo uoči i tijekom prve utakmice na Svjetskom prvenstvu. Argentinski kapetan tako je, unatoč velikoj osobnoj brizi, izašao na teren, odigrao utakmicu na najvišoj razini i ponovno pokazao zašto ga nogometni svijet smatra jednim od najvećih ikada.
Jorge Messi je, prema navodima koje prenose britanski mediji, još u siječnju imao zdravstvenu epizodu u svom domu, nakon čega je završio u bolnici. Tada je navodno prošao niz kardiovaskularnih i neuroloških pretraga, ali obitelj nije javno objavila službenu dijagnozu. Zdravstveno stanje Messijeva oca ostalo je privatna stvar obitelji, sve dok kapetan Argentine nije zaplakao na travnjaku stadiona Arrowhead.
Messi i njegov otac godinama su iznimno bliski. Jorge je pratio njegov put od dječaka iz Rosarija do Barcelone, svjetske slave, osvajanja Zlatnih lopti, velikog trijumfa s Argentinom u Kataru 2022. godine i sada, vjerojatno, posljednjeg Messijeva nastupa na Svjetskom prvenstvu.
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Jutarnji listIndependentCenter2 days agoFlorencia Peña, a presenter on Luzu TV, was fired after falsely announcing during a live broadcast that Lionel Messi's father had died. The statement caused distress and was later retracted when it was discovered to be untrue. Peña apologized publicly and resigned, stating she had received the incorrect information from her production team. Messi's family confirmed that Jorge Messi is unwell but recovering and urged the public not to spread unverified news. Luzu TV also condemned the false report and confirmed the termination of cooperation with those responsible.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an event involving a sports figure and a media error without taking a stance on any political issue. It presents facts neutrally, including the presenter's apology, the correction of the false information, and the response from both the media outlet and Messi's family.
Jutarnji listIndependentCenter2 days ago In a shocking announcement, the presenter made Messi cry and immediately resigned: I am deeply ashamedDuring a live broadcast on Luzu TV, Argentine presenter Florencia Peña announced that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, had died, causing emotional distress to Messi and his family. The statement was later revealed to be false, leading to widespread criticism. Peña publicly apologized, expressed deep regret, and resigned from her position. The Messi family clarified that Jorge Messi is unwell but recovering and urged the public not to spread unverified information. Luzu TV also condemned the false report.
Bias read (Center): The article reports on an event involving a sports figure and a media error without taking a political stance. It presents facts and quotes directly from involved parties, including the presenter, the Messi family, and the television station. There is no evident ideological framing or biased wording
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- organisation Statement by the Messi Family
- organisation Luzu TV Statement
Jutarnji listIndependentCenter4 days ago A shaken Messi broke millions of years ago, now it's leaked what's behind the tears of the greatest of all timeLionel Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina's opening match of the 2026 World Cup against Algeria, showcasing his continued excellence on the field. However, after the game, Messi was seen crying, which sparked global concern. According to reports from The Sun, Messi revealed that his emotional breakdown was unrelated to football but stemmed from personal struggles involving his father, Jorge Horacio Messi, who has been facing serious health issues. Messi acknowledged that he has been going through difficult and complicated times personally. His father, who has played a key role in both Messi
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on a sports event and personal matters of a public figure without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any political ideology.
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