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Kylian Mbappe saw his social media account becoming the target of a hacking incident that led to a series of controversial and misleading posts.
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The hacker responsible used Mbappe’s Twitter/X account to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency named ‘MBAPPE’ token, alongside a slew of tweets about a potential move to Manchester United and comments on the longstanding Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi debate. The posts, which were eventually deleted, caused quite a stir online.
The unauthorized tweets began with a declaration of “Manchester is Red,” a clear reference to Manchester United.
The hacker then gave a shoutout to a popular Manchester United fan account, @UTDTrey, labeling it as “the best account on ft.”
Following these, a tweet surfaced from Mbappe’s account claiming that he would be joining Manchester United in 2028 on a free transfer, reading, “im going to @ManUtd, 2028 LET’S RUN IT UP ON A FREE TRANSFERRRR.”
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Another tweet sparked more controversy by favoring Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi in the age-old debate of the greatest football player of all time.
Mbappe’s account stated, “Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest football player of all time. The midget [Lionel Messi] is NOT my goat.”
The promotion of the ‘MBAPPE’ token caused a significant, though brief, disruption in the crypto market.
The token’s market value skyrocketed into the tens of millions within minutes before crashing back down to zero.
One user claimed to have profited significantly during the brief surge, stating they bought 2 SOL (approximately £216) and managed to sell it at a peak value, earning roughly 1,398 SOL (around $151,500).
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In addition to the posts about Manchester United and the cryptocurrency, the hacker also tweeted controversial comments about several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. These posts, like the others, were deleted shortly after they appeared.
The incident drew mixed reactions from the public.
Some users expressed disbelief and criticism, with one user (@Kylian) questioning Mbappe’s public relations team by posting, “Where the —- is his PR team, this is unacceptable.”
Others took a more humorous approach, with one user (@antcatalanotto) asserting, “Mbappe is a United fan I knew it all along,” and another (@Voetballl_) poking fun at the timing of the hack, saying, “Hacked before he could score a La Liga goal smh.”
Despite the chaos on social media, Mbappe’s on-field performances have been closely watched. The French star made an immediate impact on his Real Madrid debut, scoring in a 2-0 victory over Atlanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
However, he has yet to find the back of the net in La Liga, going scoreless in both the 1-1 draw with Mallorca and the 3-0 win over Valladolid.
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