Argentina have started their World Cup campaign with a win, defeating Algeria 3-0 in their opening match of the tournament. All three goals were scored by captain Lionel Messi, who was the star of the match.
After the first goal, the Inter Miami forward was seen getting emotional and bursting into tears, immediately sparking reactions and speculation in the media. It was later reported that the strong emotions were related to the health of his father, Jorge Messi, who is facing a serious illness.
Meanwhile, in recent hours, the Argentine media has been engulfed in controversy after publishing incorrect information. Presenter Florencia Peña mistakenly announced on live broadcast that Jorge Messi had passed away.
After numerous reactions, Penja announced her resignation from the show "El Show del Verano" on "Luzu TV." In her statement, she apologized for the mistake she made.
"I feel ashamed that I contributed to spreading this pain," the former presenter declared.
The fake news caused widespread reactions in public opinion and the Argentine media world. The President of Argentina, Javier Milli, also reacted to this issue, severely criticizing the spread of unverified information and calling for more responsibility in media reporting.
Ja c'te bejne keto buzembushurat e medias.