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Fake news about Messi's father's death topples Argentine program team during World Cup

A Brazilian news outlet reported that false information regarding the death of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, led to the removal of presenter Florencia Peña and her entire team from Canal Luzu TV during the 2026 World Cup. The presenter apologized for the mistake, and Messi's family criticized the spread of rumors.

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Canal Luzu TV afastou apresentadora Florencia Peña e toda a produção após informação falsa sobre Jorge Messi

Apresentadora chora e se desculpa por falha; família do craque criticou a divulgação de rumores

19.jun.2026 às 8h10

São Paulo

Uma notícia falsa envolvendo a família de Lionel Messi provocou uma crise em um dos principais canais de streaming da Argentina em plena disputa da Copa do Mundo de 2026.

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Folha de S.PauloIndependentCenter2 days ago
Fake news about Messi's father's death topples Argentine program team during World Cup

A Brazilian news outlet reported that false information regarding the death of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, led to the removal of presenter Florencia Peña and her entire team from Canal Luzu TV during the 2026 World Cup. The presenter apologized for the mistake, and Messi's family criticized the spread of rumors.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on an incident involving misinformation and its consequences without taking a stance on the issue. It presents facts about the situation without apparent bias or subjective commentary.