Lionel Messi's father 'suffering health problems' as tearful World Cup reaction explained

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Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his sixth World Cup start on Wednesday against the DR Congo team.

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Lionel Messi's tears at the World Cup are understood to have been linked to his father suffering from health problems.

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Messi's dad, Jorge, who manages his son's vast commercial interests and acts as his agent, has been battling significant health issues for several months.Messi broke down on the pitch in Kansas City after netting three times in Argentina's 3-0 victory over Algeria during their tournament opener.The footballer shares an exceptionally close bond with his father, who has overseen the building of his multi-million dollar business empire away from the sport.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Argentine media outlets reported the connection between Messi's rare public display of emotion and his father's condition shortly after the match.Journalist Eduardo Feinmann shared the reason behind Messi's distress during a broadcast on Radio Mitre, one of Argentina's most popular stations."This has to do with his father.

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His father is not in good health," Feinmann said."For quite some...

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