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Presenter Resigns & Apologizes After Falsely Reporting Death Of Lionel Messi’s Father

An Argentinian presenter has resigned after falsely announcing the death of football superstar Lionel Messi ‘s father live on air.

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An Argentinian presenter has resigned after falsely announcing the death of football superstar Lionel Messi ‘s father live on air. Florencia Peña left her role at Luzu TV following the incident, during which she relayed information that Jorge Messi had died. She later made an emotional apology to the Messi family.

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