The President of Argentina declared emphatically: “To touch Messi is to touch all of us.”
Amidst Lionel Messi and his family’s attempts to refute false information regarding his father’s health, Argentine President Javier Milei has made a noteworthy move.
In recent days, alongside Lionel Messi’s outstanding performance at the 2026 World Cup, the Argentine superstar’s family has unexpectedly become the focus of attention due to a series of unverified rumors concerning the health of his father, Jorge Messi.
Faced with a wave of unverified information spreading on social media and some media outlets, Messi had to personally issue an official statement to clarify the situation. According to the family’s announcement, Jorge Messi is currently experiencing health problems and is undergoing regular medical monitoring. However, his condition is said to be improving and his recovery is progressing smoothly.
The Messi family also emphasized that any information not originating from official sources may be false or speculative. Immediately after the announcement was released, millions of Argentinian fans sent messages of support to the family of the Albiceleste captain. Among them, the most attention-grabbing was Argentinian President Javier Milei.
On his official social media account, the 55-year-old leader posted a black background image with a single sentence: “Si te metés con Messi, te metés con todos.” This translates to: “If you touch Messi, you touch all of us.”
The President of Argentina defends Messi and his family (Photo: Reuters, Getty)
Despite being just a single sentence, the post quickly created a powerful effect in Argentina. Tens of thousands of shares appeared in just a few hours, while many saw it as an affirmation that Messi is not just a football player but has become a national icon.
In fact, this is not the first time Javier Milei has publicly expressed his support for Messi. The President of Argentina is known to be a passionate football fan and has repeatedly spoken out in defense of the Argentine captain amidst past controversies. However, this time it has a more special meaning as it doesn’t relate to on-field achievements but to the private life of Messi’s family.
In recent days, Messi has remained the focus of the 2026 World Cup after his brilliant performance in the Argentina jersey. However, behind the glitz and glamour on the pitch, the 38-year-old superstar is said to have gone through a difficult time dealing with rumors surrounding his father.
Therefore, President Milei’s message is seen by many as encouragement not only for Messi but also for his entire family.
In the eyes of the Argentinian people, Messi has long transcended the role of a sports star. He brought home the World Cup championship, is a source of national pride, and a symbol of national unity. Therefore, when Messi’s family became the target of false information, the reaction from the Argentinian president clearly shows one thing: at least for now, the entire country stands with the number 10.
