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Argentinian TV host resigns after falsely reporting death of Lionel Messi’s father

  • Florencia Peña quits after the broadcast on Luzu TV

  • Luzu says ‘those responsible’ relieved of their duties

Members of a news crew in Argentina have lost their jobs after falsely reporting the death of Lionel Messi’s father.

Florencia Peña announced on Luzu ?TV that Jorge Messi had died and went on to suggest that Messi would not play any further matches in the ongoing World Cup. In the aftermath of the report, the ?Messi family issued ?a statement on Thursday announcing that Messi Sr. was in hospital with an undisclosed medical issue, but was “progressing favourably”.

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Jun 19, 2026 World Cup 2026 World Cup Football

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