In the midst of the controversy generated by false information about Jorge Messi's health, Cecilia Cuccittini broke her silence and shared how the family experienced the scandal
The spread of a false news story about Jorge Messi generated a strong reaction in recent hours and forced the family of the captain of the Argentine national team to issue a statement to clarify the situation.
In the midst of the controversy, Cecilia Cuccittini, mother of Lionel Messi and wife of Jorge, spoke for the first time about what happened and expressed the difficult moment they went through.
Cecilia's words were revealed through Ángel de Brito, who disclosed live the messages he exchanged with her while Jorge Messi remains hospitalized and is recovering well.
What Cecilia Cuccittini said about the controversy
During a broadcast of LAM, Ángel de Brito shared that he contacted Lionel Messi's mother to find out how the situation had impacted the family environment.
"I’m talking to Celia, we send her a huge kiss. I asked her how they had experienced all this, they are watching us right now in the clinic", the host recounted.
As he explained, Cecilia's response was blunt. "She told me it was horrible", De Brito asserted while sharing the conversation with the audience.
The woman also conveyed the humor with which Jorge Messi tried to take the episode once the situation began to clarify. "She says that Jorge is watching too and said: 'What a mess I made'", the journalist reported.
According to the host, Jorge Messi closely followed the media coverage that arose from the fake news that circulated in recent hours.
Additionally, Cecilia mentioned that her husband usually accompanies her every night watching the program. "'Poor guy, he always watches LAM with me'", De Brito read while reproducing another of the messages he received.
The statements served to bring reassurance regarding the health status of the businessman, who remains under medical observation accompanied by his family.
The statement issued by the Messi family
The controversy began after erroneous information about Jorge Messi's health circulated during a streaming broadcast. The reaction was so significant that the family decided to issue an official statement to refute the versions that had begun to go viral.
The statement from the Messi family
The message aimed to clarify the situation and put an end to the speculations that quickly multiplied on social media and various media outlets.
Hours later, Cecilia Cuccittini's words provided a direct testimony of how they internally experienced the episode.
