Images circulating on social media have sparked debate among football fans during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England midfielder Jude Bellingham was seen covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana captain Jordan Ayew during England’s group-stage match and was not punished. Days later, Ecuador defender Piero Hincapié covered his mouth while speaking to Mexico striker […]
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump miraculously escaped with minor injuries to his ear from a shooting attempt at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on 13th July. The incident naturally captured headlines around the world, and a lot of attention was drawn to the person who tried this assassination attempt. Social Media Posts In this context, […]
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Amidst the ongoing unrest between Israel and Palestine, false news and misinformation are spreading widely on social media platforms. Recently, a viral image accompanied by claims that it shows fans of Atletico Madrid displaying a large Palestinian national flag at the team’s football stadium has caught our attention. Social Media Posts On October 19th, the […]
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A post is going viral on social media claiming Turkish midfielder Karim Demirbay first made a sexist comment about a woman referee, and then while refereeing a junior girl’s league football match as a punishment, he abused his power and unfairly issued eight red cards. The post claims that the Turkish footballer did not lament […]
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After the Brazilian football legend Pelé died on December 29, 2022, a claim going viral on social media said the world’s football governing body, FIFA, would keep the former Brazilian international player`s feet at a museum and that his family had given the permission for the same. However, after reviewing news from reliable media and […]
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In a victory termed one of the greatest upsets in FIFA World Cup history, the Saudi Arabian football team managed to overcome a strong Argentinian team led by the iconic football star, Lionel Messi, to script a 2-1 victory over the 3rd ranked South American football powerhouse. Celebrating this unexpected victory, the following day, 23rd […]
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