Argentine TV Host Fired Over False Messi Father Death Report

An Argentine television presenter was dismissed mid-tournament after falsely reporting the death of Lionel Messi's father. The controversy led to the host's departure.

20 Jun, 07:42 — 20 Jun, 07:42

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World Cup presenter quits mid-tournament after Lionel Messi controversy

Luzu TV presenter Florencia Pena stepped down after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge, had died, with the Messi family confirming that Jorge is recovering from a health situation

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First report: Yahoo · 20 Jun, 07:42|Full coverage: 2 · 14m|Window: 14m

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World Cup presenter quits mid-tournament after Lionel Messi controversy

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Argentine TV Host Fired Over False Messi Father Death Report

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World Cup presenter quits mid-tournament after Lionel Messi controversy

Mennie kellett egy argentin műsorvezetőnek, mert Messi apjának halálhírét keltette

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