TV host in Argentina quits after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s dad died
"Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement.
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"Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement. TV host in Argentina quits after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s dad died. In 2016, Messi and his father were convicted in Spain on tax evasion charges but avoided prison time because the sentence was less than two years.
Furthermore, Jorge Messi played a key role in his third son's career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field. Photograph: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images According to media reports in Argentina, as many as 10 brands immediately ended their sponsorship of Luzu, a streaming channel. The reigning champions will continue Group J action against Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
In addition, Lionel Messi scored three for Argentina against Algeria. ( Getty Images: Charlotte Wilson ) His father also negotiated Messi's contracts with Barcelona and later his transfers to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, while managing his son's image rights and several investments in real estate, hotels, and restaurants. And those feelings were because of that," Messi said.
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"Jorge is going through a health situation," the Messi family said in a statement.
reliability moderate3/4 sourcesTV host in Argentina quits after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s dad died.
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In 2016, Messi and his father were convicted in Spain on tax evasion charges but avoided prison time because the sentence was less than two years.
according to Ada Derana +1Jorge Messi played a key role in his third son's career, acting as his agent and managing his business affairs off the field.
according to Ada Derana +1Photograph: Juan Mabromata/AFP/Getty Images According to media reports in Argentina, as many as 10 brands immediately ended their sponsorship of Luzu, a streaming channel.
according to The Guardian — International EditionThe reigning champions will continue Group J action against Austria on Monday in Arlington, Texas.
according to The Guardian — International EditionLionel Messi scored three for Argentina against Algeria. ( Getty Images: Charlotte Wilson ) His father also negotiated Messi's contracts with Barcelona and later his transfers to Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, while managing his son's image rights and several investments in real estate, hotels, and restaurants.
according to ABC News (Australia) - Top StoriesAnd those feelings were because of that," Messi said.
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TV host in Argentina quits after falsely reporting that Lionel Messi’s dad died.
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