Over the past few days, a rumor involving Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid has spread rapidly across social media. An online petition claiming to have gathered more than 31 million signatures demanding the departure of the French striker from the Spanish club gained massive attention online. However, according to RFI, the information is completely false.
The petition, published on a web development platform called Replit, encouraged Real Madrid supporters to “make their voices heard” regarding Mbappé’s future at the club. Yet, several signs quickly exposed the lack of credibility behind the initiative. No identity or email verification was required to sign the petition. Users could even vote dozens of times without any restriction.
The online manipulation was denounced by ethical hacker Clément Domingo, also known as SaxX. According to him, the petition’s signature counter could easily be modified by its creator. Despite these obvious flaws, several media outlets and influential social media accounts shared the figures without proper verification, helping to spread misinformation.
In response, some Kylian Mbappé fans launched a counter-petition that reportedly collected nearly 27 million signatures. However, this petition suffers from the same technical weaknesses and holds no real statistical value.
The incident highlights a growing phenomenon on the internet: the creation of fake viral movements capable of influencing public opinion within hours. Digital experts warn that such manipulation techniques could eventually be used in more sensitive political, social, or electoral contexts.