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Corinthians website hacked with fake Messi announcement

Original: sport club corinthians paulista

The official website of Brazilian football club Sport Club Corinthians Paulista was invaded by hackers, who posted a false announcement claiming Lionel Messi had joined the club. The fake statement spread quickly among fans before the club addressed the intrusion. Brazil is buzzing over the audacious hack and the brief hope, then confusion, among Corinthians supporters about a Messi signing.

Why now: A hack of a major Brazilian club's site falsely announcing Messi's signing went viral, surprising fans.

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Evidence

• Site do Corinthians anuncia Lionel Messi após invasão · Terra
• Invasão no site do Corinthians gera falso anúncio sobre Lionel Messi · Araraquara News

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• GgoogleUS #6 · 4 d ago
• GgoogleBR #7 · 16 d ago

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