We’ve noticed a number of social media posts suggesting that Brighton & Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi made an Instagram story expressing “support for the Palestinian cause.”
The club has confirmed that the account that uploaded the story is not related to Mr De Zerbi, and it appears to have been deleted or erased since then.
A screenshot circulating on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) shows an Instagram story posted by an apparently verified account with the username @robtzerbi, which reads: “I support the Palestinian cause, and I hope that it will return to what it was, and I hope that Sudan will return to what it was, and that peace will prevail on the lands of Sudan, and I hope that peace will prevail on the lands of Sudan, and I hope that peace will prevail on the lands of Sudan, and I hope that peace shall endure throughout the Arab and Muslim worlds.”
The fake post was circulated during the ongoing crisis between Israel and Hamas.
Brighton & Hove Albion made the following statement via their Instagram account: “Roberto and the club are aware of the fake verified Instagram account @robtzerbi.”
“This account is not run by Roberto or his representatives and has no connection to him.”
“We have asked Meta to take the account down as soon as possible.”
We contacted Meta to inquire whether or not this account was confirmed.
We frequently verify the authenticity of viral phony social media posts, including those impersonating politicians and other public individuals or organizations. These kind of posts can spread quickly and far, and they are difficult to contain and correct.
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