The official website of Brazilian football club Corinthians was compromised by hackers on Saturday, who posted a fabricated announcement claiming the club had signed Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
The false statement appeared on the club's digital platforms before being removed. Corinthians has not issued an official comment on the security breach or the duration the fraudulent content remained visible.
Messi, who currently plays for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer, has no connection to the São Paulo-based club. The incident highlights the vulnerability of sports organizations to cyberattacks aimed at spreading misinformation.
