Messi in Tears After Hat-Trick as Father Faces Serious Health Scare

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was visibly moved after scoring a hat-trick against Algeria, a performance that took him level with the World Cup’s all-time men’s scoring record. When asked after the 3-0 win why he broke down on the pitch, Messi revealed it was unrelated to football, saying he’d been through “some difficult, complicated days” and that his teammates’ support had kept him going. Reports from Argentina’s Radio Mitre indicate Messi’s father, Jorge, has struggled with health issues since last year and recently suffered a setback requiring hospital tests. Jorge Messi remains his son’s agent and a central figure in his career.

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