Argentine television presenter Florencia Pena left Luzu TV after mistakenly announcing live on air that Lionel Messi’s father had passed away. The shocking claim came immediately following Argentina’s opening match against Algeria at the 2026 World Cup. The report turned out to be false, prompting Pena to issue a public apology on social media. She acknowledged the error, explaining that she had relied on producers but took full responsibility and decided to step down from the project.
Messi’s family quickly denied the rumors. They confirmed that Jorge Messi is indeed experiencing health issues and is under medical supervision but is recovering. The relatives urged the public to stop speculating and to respect their privacy.
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