Argentine TV Presenter Resigns After Falsely Announcing Death of Lionel Messi’s Father

Nigerianeye | 20-06-2026 05:55am |

Florencia Peña has officially resigned from her role at Luzu TV following a significant error during a live broadcast of “El Show del Verano,” where she mistakenly announced the death of Jorge Messi, the father of renowned football player Lionel Messi. The misinformation was reportedly transmitted to Peña through her earpiece by the production team, which she subsequently relayed without proper verification. The Messi family quickly refuted the claim, confirming that Jorge Messi is alive and recovering from a health issue. In response to the incident, Luzu TV condemned the airing of unverified information and dismissed those involved, while Peña publicly apologized for the distress caused, including reaching out to Lionel Messi’s mother, Celia Cuccittini, to express her remorse.

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