Italian football giant Juventus was forced to issue a swift denial on Monday after its English X account was hacked, spreading false news of the signing of Real Madrid’s Turkish sensation, Arda Guler.
A surprise post on Juventus’ English X account read, “Welcome to Juventus, Arda Guler! The rising star of football is now part of the Juventus family,” accompanied by a photo of Guler. This sudden announcement left fans of both Juventus and Real Madrid stunned.
The Serie A club promptly addressed the situation, stating, “Our Juventus English account has been compromised. Please ignore the false information being published on this account. We are working on the issue.”
Arda Guler joined Real Madrid from Fenerbahce in 2023 and has since been an integral part of the Spanish club’s squad. The hacking incident has raised concerns about the security of social media accounts, even for high-profile organizations like Juventus.
Juventus is working to resolve the issue and secure its social media presence. The club’s swift response helped mitigate potential damage from the fake announcement. As the investigation continues, fans await official updates from verified sources.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of social media accounts to hacking and misinformation. Football clubs and organizations must prioritize account security to prevent similar incidents and maintain trust with their fans.
