19/06/2026 10:09 - Entretenimiento
Periodista argentina revelando información exclusiva en programa de televisión sobre escándalo mediático involucrando a la familia Messi
On June 18, 2026, journalist Yanina Latorre revealed on her program that Celia Messi, mother of soccer star Lionel Messi, would have sent a blunt response to Florencia Peña after the actress spread false information about the health of Jorge Messi.
For context, Florencia Peña is a famous Argentine actress and TV host, while Yanina Latorre is a influential entertainment journalist. The situation erupted when Peña, on the program Luzu TV, spread unverified news claiming Jorge Messi had passed away. This rumor spread rapidly during the 2026 World Cup, just as Lionel Messi had scored a hat-trick in Argentina's debut against Algeria on June 16, 2026, in Kansas City.
In response to the fake rumor, the Messi family issued an official statement on 06/18/2026:
Doctor Guillermo Capuya confirmed that Jorge Messi is going through a health issue kept private due to medical confidentiality. This explains the visible emotion and tears of Lionel Messi after scoring his first goal against Algeria, a match where he equaled Miroslav Klose's record with 16 World Cup goals.
Following the incident, it was reported that Florencia Peña canceled her planned trip to the 2026 World Cup. The actress had spread the false information during a moment of high media exposure for the Messi family, who were celebrating Lionel's hat-trick.
Jorge Messi, 67, is the father, partner, and manager of Lionel Messi. He has been a fundamental figure in the career of the Rosario star, managing his contracts and accompanying him through the most important moments of his professional trajectory.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
