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Fake Eurosport Site Claims Mbappé Accused Macron of Harassment

6/11/2026

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A claim that Kylian Mbappé accused President Emmanuel Macron of sexual harassment originated from a counterfeit Eurosport site (euro-sport.fr).
The fabricated article copied Eurosport’s logo and layout and featured an AI-generated robotic voice.
President Emmanuel Macron posted a team photo on his X account, showing him pulling Mbappé forward.
Analysts warn that memes depicting Mbappé as France’s leader could trigger more false claims as the World Cup starts.

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A claim that Kylian Mbappé accused President Emmanuel Macron of sexual harassment originated from a counterfeit Eurosport site (euro-sport.fr).
The fabricated article copied Eurosport’s logo and layout and featured an AI-generated robotic voice.
President Emmanuel Macron posted a team photo on his X account, showing him pulling Mbappé forward.
Analysts warn that memes depicting Mbappé as France’s leader could trigger more false claims as the World Cup starts.