On October 31, 2026, the official website of Brazilian football club Corinthians was compromised by hackers who posted a fabricated announcement claiming the club had signed Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. The false statement was quickly removed after the breach was discovered. Corinthians has not released further details about the extent of the hack or the identity of the perpetrators.
Corinthians Website Hacked to Announce Fake Messi Signing
