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Argentine Presenter's Error Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-06-20 00:05 UTC 1 source Negative

An Argentine TV presenter resigned after mistakenly announcing that Lionel Messi’s father had died on live television. The gaffe caused widespread outrage.

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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.

2026-06-19 23:45 UTC