Argentinian TV presenter resigns after falsely reporting death of Lionel Messi's father on air
By
Jesse Whittock
Kettled twice. Extra chewy, extra trustworthy.
Summary
Argentinian TV presenter Florencia Peña resigned from Luzu TV after falsely announcing live on air that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, had died. During the El Show del Verano program, she reported the incorrect death news and suggested Messi would have to leave the World Cup as a result. She later issued an emotional apology to the Messi family for the error.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledI don't want to break bad news, but Messi's father just died.
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