TV Presenter Resigns After Announcing False Messi Death

Florencia Pe, a presenter on Luzu TV's program "El Show Del Verano," resigned following a significant error where she announced the death of Jorg Messi, the father of football superstar Lionel Messi. This incident occurred on a Friday and was reported by L'Équipe.

The erroneous announcement was made due to false information received through her earpiece, which quickly spread before being debunked by members of the Messi family, confirming that Jorg Messi was alive and recovering from health issues. Luzu TV issued a statement condemning the lapse, describing the broadcast as sensitive information shared without proper verification, labeling it unacceptable.

Following the incident, Pe expressed deep regret and took to social media to apologize to the Messi family, admitting her shame for causing them pain. She revealed that she had personally contacted Lionel Messi's mother, Celia Cuccittini, to express her remorse.

The incident drew strong reactions in Argentina, including criticism from President Javier Milei, and sparked widespread discussion online, particularly among football fans.