Argentine television host Florencia Peña has resigned from her position following a false report she aired concerning the death of Lionel Messi’s father. The report, which claimed Messi’s father had passed away, was swiftly denied by the Messi family. Peña publicly apologized for the error, stating she was deeply ashamed to have been the source of the distress. She acknowledged being used to disseminate inaccurate information and expressed remorse for the pain caused to the Messi family and their supporters. The network has not yet commented on the resignation or the circumstances surrounding the false report. The incident has sparked criticism regarding journalistic verification processes in Argentina. Peña’s departure marks a swift response to the widespread backlash over the inaccurate and sensitive reporting.