TV host apologizes for false report on Messi's father's health
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 6:11 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Florencia Peña, an Argentinian actress and TV host, apologized to Lionel Messi's family for falsely stating during a Luzu TV broadcast that his father, Jorge, had died. Following the incident, Luzu TV reported that the employees involved were terminated. Messi's family clarified that Jorge is currently undergoing medical treatment and expressed distress over the misleading rumors that emerged. Peña has since expressed her deep shame and asked for forgiveness, stating that the false information was relayed to her during a live broadcast. The Messi family emphasized that accurate information regarding Jorge's condition should only come from them.
- •Florencia Peña apologized for misreporting Jorge Messi's death.
- •Luzu TV terminated employees involved in spreading false information.
- •Jorge Messi is under medical care and missed Argentina's World Cup opener.
- •The Messi family expressed significant distress over the rumors.
- •Peña stated she was relayed false information during a live broadcast.
- 5:47 PMThe Guardian Sport — Argentinian TV host resigns after falsely reporting death of Lionel Messi’s father
- 6:11 AMYahoo Sports — TV host apologizes for false report stating Messi's father had died
"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”. Continue reading...
"Argentinian actress and TV host Florencia Peña has publicly apologizing to Lionel Messi's family after a false report stating that his father, Jorge, had died. During a broadcast for Luzu TV, she claimed that Jorge Messi was dead.
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 19, 2026, 5:47 PMArgentinian 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”. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 6:11 AMTV host apologizes for false report stating Messi's father had died
Argentinian actress and TV host Florencia Peña has publicly apologizing to Lionel Messi's family after a false report stating that his father, Jorge, had died. During a broadcast for Luzu TV, she claimed that Jorge Messi was dead.
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