After a false report claiming that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, had died, Argentine actress and presenter Florencia Peña publicly apologized to the Messi family. The misinformation occurred during a live broadcast on streaming service Luzu TV, leading to the dismissal of employees involved. Peña ended her collaboration with Luzu TV voluntarily. The Messi family confirmed that Jorge Messi has health issues and is currently hospitalized. Lionel Messi expressed that his family was going through difficult times unrelated to football.
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Official sources cited
- organisation Messi Family Statement
