On June 18, Lionel Messi’s family released a statement after fake news of his father, Jorge Messi’s, death came out. The Argentine footballer’s family revealed that Jorge Messi is going through a health issue.
“The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation.
According to the statement, Jorge Messi is currently under supervision and is recovering from his condition.
“At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favorably within the condition he is experiencing.
The family is very worried about the false reports and rumours saying Lionel Messi’s father has died. They called out those spreading fake news for being disrespectful and insensitive.
“In light of the reports, rumors, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep concern regarding the lack of sensitivity, respect, and discretion with which some individuals have treated a strictly private family matter.
They didn’t specify the health issue of Jorge Messi.
“The family would also like to clarify that only Jorge’s immediate family has real and accurate information regarding his condition. Therefore, any version, statement, or information that does not come directly from the family and its official channels should not be considered valid or truthful.
Lionel Messi’s family requested for Jorge’s privacy and personal space.
“We sincerely appreciate the expressions of affection, respect, and concern we have received, and we ask that Jorge’s privacy, confidentiality, and personal space—as well as that of his entire family—be respected throughout this process.
Florencia Peña apologized after reporting Jorge Messi’s fake death news
The TV host, Florencia Peña, apologized in her latest social media post for presenting fake report of the footballer’s father. As translated by Google, Peña wrote:
“I apologize to the Messi family for the awful moment I imagine they are going through. I am deeply ashamed to have been the vehicle for this pain.”
She further wrote that the information about Jorge’s death was given to her during the live broadcast. Florencia also claimed that it was verified by her production.
“I must clarify that this false information was provided to me during the live broadcast as verified by the production team of the show, and I trusted it.”
Florencia also confirmed that she parted ways with Luzu TV.
In other news, Messi was very emotional after scoring the first of his three goals in his team’s opening World Cup victory against Algeria in Kansas. He later said his tears were due to something in his home country.
Edited by Shatakshi Gupta