Kylian Mbappe's X account hacked: Here's what happened
What's the story
Kylian Mbappe, the star forward of Real Madrid, has become a victim of cybercrime. On August 29, his social media account X (formerly Twitter) was hacked, resulting in controversial posts that sparked debates within the football community. The unauthorized tweets not only reignited the Cristiano Ronaldo-Lionel Messi rivalry but also criticized Premier League teams Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur. Here's all you need to know about what unfolded.
Controversial tweets
Unauthorized posts promote cryptocurrency, fuel Ronaldo-Messi rivalry
The compromised account was used to promote a cryptocurrency named '$MBAPPE,' claiming it had achieved 90,000 sales. The unauthorized posts also included a tease about a potential transfer to Manchester United and an inflammatory comment on the Ronaldo-Messi rivalry. One tweet proclaimed "Manchester is Red," while another hailed the popular United fan account @UTDTrey as "the best account on football Twitter."
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
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Rivalry reignited
Hacked account stirs controversy with Ronaldo-Messi debate
The hacked account further stirred controversy by favoring Ronaldo over Messi, labeling him as "the greatest football player of all time (GOAT)." This statement was accompanied by a derogatory term for Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. These controversial posts sparked heated discussions on the Ronaldo-Messi rivalry but were removed just after they were published.
Public response
Social media reacts to Mbappe's account hacking
The hacking incident drew criticism from several users who condemned the lack of a prompt response from Mbappe's PR team. One user, @KM, expressed their frustration by questioning the whereabouts of his PR team and labeling the situation as "unacceptable." He has yet to score a league goal in La Liga but remains determined to prove his worth on the field, despite this setback.
Career progression
Mbappe's career at Real Madrid and the coach's confidence
Despite the hacking incident, Mbappe continues to focus on his career at Real Madrid. He scored in his club's UEFA Super Cup debut but has struggled with consistency since then. Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Real Madrid, remains confident about Mbappe's potential. "He is very happy here, delighted, sure he wants to score in the next game," Ancelotti said during a press conference.
Real Madrid
Story of Real Madrid in 2024-25
Real started the season by lifting the UEFA Super Cup after beating Atalanta 2-0. Mbappe, who scored versus Atalanta, has started in two La Liga matches for Real but is yet to score any goals yet. Los Blancos have four points from two matches and take on Las Palmas later tonight in a crucial La Liga fixture. Barcelona have already started on a strong note, winning their first three games.
Information
Mbappe was a PSG legend: Decoding his stats
Mbappe played 308 matches for his previous club Paris Saint-Germain in all competitions. The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner was directly involved in 351 goals for the club. He scored 256 goals and made 95 assists. In the 2023-24 season, he scored 44 goals and made 10 assists.