# Messi rumor lawsuit settled, dispute ends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/messi-fathers-health-under-care > Updated: 2026-07-30T21:24:12.000Z. Sources: 143. Developments: 25. The false on‑air report that Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, had died led to actress Florencia Peña’s dismissal from Luzu TV and a civil suit seeking roughly 750 million Argentine pesos for wrongful termination, lost advertising revenue and reputational harm. Luzu TV founder Nicolás Occhiato confirmed the case had been fully judicialised while sponsor revenue rose, and both sides engaged lawyers and a mediator, Marley, to explore an out‑of‑court settlement. In mid‑July 2026 Peña announced she felt much better and had reopened dialogue with Occhiato, describing the conversations as “very relieving” and still pursuing a settlement with help from attorney Fernando Burlando. A week later, Occhiato and Peña publicly declared that a private conversation had resolved the controversy. Occhiato confirmed no legal action would be taken and both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome, effectively ending the dispute linked to the Messi‑family misinformation scandal. On 23 July 2026 Occhiato reiterated to América TV that there would be no lawsuit and that both he and Peña were pleased with the resolution, dismissing related conspiracy theories as “absurdo total.” On 30 July 2026 Occhiato announced that Peña’s contract with Luzu TV had been terminated by mutual agreement. The co‑hosted program “El Show del Verano” will not return to the schedule, but the separation was described as amicable, with no further legal action and the possibility of future collaboration left open. With the lawsuit withdrawn, the contract ended, and negotiations concluded, the case is now considered closed and no further court proceedings are expected. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-30: Nicolás Occhiato ends Florencia Peña's Luzu TV contract Nicolás Occhiato ended Florencia Peña's Luzu TV contract after a fake‑news scandal, confirming no lawsuit and that their show will not return. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicols-occhiato-ends-florencia-peas-luzu-tv-contract ### 2026-07-23: Nicolás Occhiato and Florencia Peña End Legal Dispute Nicolás Occhiato says a private talk with Florencia Peña ended their rumored legal clash over Luzu TV, confirming no lawsuit will proceed. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicols-occhiato-and-florencia-pea-end-legal-dispute ### 2026-07-14: Florencia Peña resumes talks with Luzu TV's Nico Occhiato amid legal dispute Florencia Peña, after a fake Messi‑family report and a 750‑billion‑peso lawsuit, says she feels better and has resumed dialogue with Luzu TV’s Nico Occhiato, hinting at a possible return. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-talks-possible-return-to-luzu-tv-after-scandal ### 2026-07-07: Florencia Peña controversy draws criticism of host Marley Marley said he remains in contact with Florencia Peña and rejects solo‑host claims, while commentator Georgina Barbarossa criticized his silence amid Peña’s exit from Luzu TV and a potential lawsuit. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-controversy-draws-criticism-of-host-marley ### 2026-07-06: Nicolás Occhiato sued by Florencia Peña for 750 million pesos over streaming dispute Florencia Peña sues Luzu TV founder Nicolás Occhiato for 750 million pesos after being fired over a fake‑news scandal; Occhiato says the matter is judicialised and denies sponsor loss. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nicols-occhiato-faces-750millionpeso-lawsuit-from-actress-florencia-pea ### 2026-07-03: Florencia Peña and Nicolás Occhiato at impasse over Messi‑related fake‑news dispute Florencia Peña and Nicolás Occhiato’s negotiations over a Messi‑father fake‑news scandal have stalled, with lawyer Fernando Burlando saying a settlement is unlikely and legal action possible. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-and-nicols-occhiato-at-impasse-over-messirelated-fakenews-dispute ### 2026-06-30: Florencia Peña files 750 million‑peso lawsuit against Luzu TV Florencia Peña sues Luzu TV for 750 million pesos over alleged wrongful termination after a false live report about Jorge Messi’s death. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chilean-journalist-gonzalo-feito-sued-for-unfair-competition-amid-domestic-violence-probe ### 2026-06-27: Florencia Peña reaches settlement after fake report of Messi father's death Florencia Peña apologized after spreading a false report of Messi's father's death, settled financially with Luzu TV, and affirmed continued ties with Messi's mother and colleague Alejandro Wiebe. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-reaches-settlement-after-fake-report-of-messi-fathers-death ### 2026-06-26: Florencia Peña sues Luzu TV and Nico Occhiato for 200 million pesos over fake‑news scandal Florencia Peña is suing Luzu TV and founder Nicolás Occhiato for about 200 million pesos, demanding contract fulfilment, advertising fees and damages after her dismissal over a false Jorge Messi death report. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-actress-florencia-pea-sues-streaming-founder-nicols-occhiato-for-200-million-pesos ### 2026-06-24: Luzu TV faces legal claims from Florencia Peña and Marley over fake Messi news After a false report about Lionel Messi’s father, Luzu TV cancelled “El Show del Verano”. Presenter Florencia Peña and co‑host Marley are reportedly planning lawsuits against channel owner Nico Occhiato, seeki​ 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marley-plans-miami-meeting-to-decide-future-of-el-show-del-verano-after-luzu-tv-fakenews-scandal ### 2026-06-23: Florencia Peña to Sue Luzu TV Over False Messi‑Family Report Actress Florencia Peña plans to sue Luzu TV after a false live report claimed Messi’s father had died, leading to her dismissal; her lawyer says her contract runs until December and may entitle her to damages. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-to-sue-luzu-tv-over-false-messifamily-report ### 2026-06-21: Jorge Messi discharged as fallout ends from Florencia Peña's false death report Jorge Messi was discharged from hospital, ending the controversy sparked by Florencia Peña’s false on‑air claim of his death, which led to public apologies, her dismissal from Luzu TV, and a debate on media ver 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luzu-tv-reinstates-producer-after-false-lionel-messi-death-report ### 2026-06-20: Lionel Messi’s father death rumor debunked after Argentine TV host quits A false report that Lionel Messi’s father had died was aired on Argentine TV, prompting host Florencia Peña’s resignation, staff firings, and a presidential rebuke; Messi’s family confirmed his father is alive. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messis-father-death-rumor-debunked-after-argentine-tv-host-quits ### 2026-06-19: Florencia Peña dismissed after false report of Lionel Messi's father's death Florencia Peña announced the false death of Lionel Messi’s father on live TV, leading to public outrage, her dismissal, a family denial, and possible legal action against Luzu TV. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-resigns-after-falsely-announcing-messi-fathers-death ### 2026-06-19: Jorge Messi's health improves, family confirms under medical care Messi's family says his father Jorge is under medical care and improving, dismissing rumors and urging privacy after the captain's emotional World Cup debut. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-messis-health-improves-family-confirms-under-medical-care ### 2026-06-19: Javier Milei's anti‑media stance linked to false report of Lionel Messi's father's death Argentina’s President Javier Milei, who attacks traditional media, is linked to a false report that Lionel Messi’s father died, exposing the dangers of unverified social‑media news. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/javier-mileis-antimedia-stance-linked-to-false-report-of-lionel-messis-fathers-death ### 2026-06-19: Antonela Roccuzzo's Instagram Unfollow Triggers Social Media Backlash Antonela Roccuzzo unfollowed Luzu TV, Nicolás Occhiato and Florencia Peña after a false death rumor about Jorge Messi, prompting apologies; influencer Juliana Gallipoliti went viral claiming she looks like Rocc 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antonela-roccuzzos-instagram-unfollow-triggers-social-media-backlash ### 2026-06-18: Flor Peña faces backlash over Messi fake news, defended by son Juan Otero Flor Peña aired a false report on Messi’s father’s death, apologized, and faced a massive online backlash; her son Juan Otero defended her, calling the attack hypocritical and pre‑planned. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/flor-pea-faces-backlash-over-messi-fake-news-defended-by-son-juan-otero ### 2026-06-18: Florencia Peña Dismissed from Luzu TV After False Report of Lionel Messi’s Father’s Death Florencia Peña and two producers were fired from Luzu TV after a false on‑air claim that Messi’s father had died; the channel called the error inadmissible, and its head Nicolás Occhiato took responsibility. MC 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/luzu-tv-fires-florencia-pea-after-false-messi-fathers-death-report ### 2026-06-18: Jorge Messi Hospitalized, Family Denies Death Rumors Jorge Messi is hospitalized and recovering; the Messi family refutes death rumors and urges privacy after false reports spread following Argentina’s World Cup win. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jorge-messi-hospitalized-family-denies-death-rumors ### 2026-06-18: Lionel Messi's father Jorge Messi recovering, family asks for privacy Messi's family says his father Jorge is recovering under medical care and urges privacy, rejecting media speculation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messis-father-jorge-messi-recovering-family-asks-for-privacy ### 2026-06-18: Lionel Messi’s family refutes health rumors; AFA orders silence on player families Messi’s family denied rumors that his father is seriously ill, confirming he’s receiving care, while the AFA ordered players’ relatives to avoid media comments to curb fake news. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messis-family-refutes-health-rumors-afa-orders-silence-on-player-families ### 2026-06-18: Lionel Messi's father Jorge faces health issue, family asks for privacy Jorge Messi is ill but recovering; the family asks media to respect privacy after false death reports and a presenter’s on‑air apology during the 2026 World Cup. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messis-father-shows-health-improvement-family-urges-privacy ### 2026-06-18: Florencia Peña resigns after falsely announcing Jorge Messi’s death Florencia Peña falsely announced Jorge Messi’s death on live TV; the family corrected the claim, Luzu TV fired staff, Peña resigned and apologised, and President Milei condemned the mistake. 72 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florencia-pea-dismissed-after-false-report-of-messi-fathers-death ### 2026-06-17: Lionel Messi's father health rumors prompt family statement and presidential condemnation False reports of Messi’s father’s death during the 2026 World Cup led the family to confirm his serious but improving health and demand privacy; President Milei condemned the TV channel that spread the rumor, s 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lionel-messis-father-health-rumors-prompt-family-statement-and-presidential-condemnation --- Cite as: Messi rumor lawsuit settled, dispute ends. 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