How presenter's Messi error caused outrage in Argentina
An Argentine TV presenter steps down after wrongly saying on air that Lionel Messi's father had died.
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"I apologise to the Messi family."
— Florencia Pena , Celebrity
"Pena's outrageous and unscrupulous, unverified statements on a streaming channel remind us of the impunity with which some individuals believe they can operate."
— Javier Milei , Politician
Key People
Florencia Pena is an Argentine television presenter and actress.
Javier Milei is the current President of Argentina known for his controversial labor law reform proposals.
Lionel Messi is a renowned Argentine soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
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An Argentine TV presenter steps down after wrongly saying on air that Lionel Messi's father had died.
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