How presenter's Messi error caused outrage in Argentina

An Argentine TV presenter, Santiago Cúneo, resigned from his role at the channel Crónica TV on March 14, 2024, after falsely announcing that Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, had died. Cúneo made the erroneous statement during his program "Más que Fútbol" on March 13, 2024, attributing the misinformation to a supposed "exclusive source." The presenter later apologized on air, acknowledging his mistake and explaining that he had been misled by a fake news report. Crónica TV issued a statement on March 14, 2024, distancing itself from Cúneo's comments and confirming his resignation. The incident sparked widespread outrage among football fans and media personalities in Argentina, who criticized Cúneo for his insensitivity and unprofessionalism in reporting such a sensitive and unverified piece of information about a prominent figure like Lionel Messi.