Overview
- The Messi family released a statement Thursday saying Jorge Messi is under medical supervision, recovering favorably, and asking that only close relatives’ communications be treated as authoritative.
- A live television presenter falsely announced Jorge’s death on air, later apologized and resigned after the claim was quickly denied by the family and other sources.
- Luzu TV apologized for the error, said it dismissed the production staff responsible for the report, and described the broadcast of unverified sensitive news as unacceptable.
- President Javier Milei publicly condemned the false announcement, and football figures including Mauricio Pochettino offered support to Lionel Messi as the family pressed for privacy.
- The case highlights how fast unverified claims spread on social media and raises questions about newsroom checks for live programs while underscoring the human toll on the Messi family during the World Cup.