A viral social media claim alleging that Algerian football fans chanted religious slurs against Lionel Messi during the World Cup has been debunked as a hoax. The widely shared video falsely asserted that supporters chanted “Messi is the enemy of Allah” inside a stadium. Fact-checking investigations have revealed that the audio in the clip was manipulated and miscaptioned. The original footage actually featured Algerian supporters singing traditional football chants, highlighting the persistent spread of misinformation during major international sporting events.
- A viral video falsely claimed Algerian fans targeted Argentine footballer Lionel Messi with religious chants.
- Fact-checkers determined the video’s audio was manipulated and paired with incorrect subtitles to mislead viewers.
- The original, unaltered footage features fans singing traditional Algerian football support songs.
- The debunked footage was shared widely across various social media platforms during the World Cup.
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Praise the Lord Jesus
Jesus Christ loves you.
Jesus is our lord and personal saviour
What’s wrong with these countries OK we know this was a hoax but even the real chants are ridiculous..who does that before a sporting game..can’t they just be in peace and spread peace why so much of hatred and violence
Such a great player and soul. I've always admired his attitude and play.
Algeria has always and will always support PALESTINE and the PALESTINIAN posple, and thar's obviouely not to everyone’s taste.
Sissi confused with Messi?
Sounds sus…
Wrong translation.
End of the world is coming soon
Muslims are Vampires 😂😂😂