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UCL: Old photo falsely used to portray Saka’s return to training

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UCL: Old photo falsely used to portray Saka’s return to training

Miracle Akubuo March 26, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook page claims that Bukayo Saka has returned to training ahead of the Champions League...

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#BehindTheFacts: Cole on tackling the rise of sports misinformation 

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#BehindTheFacts: Cole on tackling the rise of sports misinformation 

Lateef Sanni, Asiat Jimoh March 12, 2025 0

Sports is no longer just about passion and competition; it’s also a growing ground for misinformation. This...

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Claim MAN Utd offered Pogba £50k weekly wage on “short-term” agreement, false

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Claim MAN Utd offered Pogba £50k weekly wage on “short-term” agreement, false

Cole Praise February 27, 2025 0

Claim: An X user claims Manchester United has offered Pogba a £50k weekly wage, including bonuses, in...

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TikTok video showing Slot berating referee after Everton’s late equaliser, manipulated

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TikTok video showing Slot berating referee after Everton’s late equaliser, manipulated

Cole Praise February 19, 2025 0

Claim: A TikTok user shared a video clip spotlighting Liverpool boss Arne Slot, slamming umpire Michael Oliver...

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TikTok video showing Haaland apologising to Arteta, manipulated

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TikTok video showing Haaland apologising to Arteta, manipulated

Cole Praise February 13, 2025 0

Claim: A TikTok user claims Haaland apologised to Arteta following a Premier League clash on Feb. 2,...

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Facebook video showing Haaland apologising to Arteta, manipulated

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Facebook video showing Haaland apologising to Arteta, manipulated

Miracle Akubuo January 8, 2025 0

Claim: A Facebook page shared a video suggesting Haaland issued an open apology to Arteta. Verdict: Misleading!...

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Will Victor Osimhen wear mask for rest of his career?

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Will Victor Osimhen wear mask for rest of his career?

Rejoice Taddy November 22, 2024 0

Claim: A user on the Thread app shared a claim that has gained traction, stating that Victor...

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Did NFF reject friendly match from Libya?

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Did NFF reject friendly match from Libya?

Juliet Buna November 19, 2024 0

Claim: Facebook pages, including “Stanley Fans” and TVC NEWS, claim that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) rejected...

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Did CAF award three points to Libya over match boycott by Nigeria’s Super Eagles?

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Did CAF award three points to Libya over match boycott by Nigeria’s Super Eagles?

Elizabeth Ogunbamowo October 17, 2024 0

Claim: A Facebook post by Goal Africa suggested that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awarded three...

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False! Reports Simone Biles pregnant at Olympics not true

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False! Reports Simone Biles pregnant at Olympics not true

Lademi Aborisade August 21, 2024 0

Claim:  Thread user asserts that Fox News reported that gold medalist Simone Biles was pregnant during the...

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