From Insulting Messi to Trolling Chelsea: Mbappes X Account Hacked

French football star Kylian Mbappe found himself at the center of a social media storm after his X account (formerly Twitter) was hacked early Thursday. The hack resulted in a series of controversial tweets that quickly made waves across the platform, causing quite a stir among fans. One of the most talked-about tweets involved a playful transfer tease where Mbappe hinted at joining Manchester United in 2028. The tweet, which has since been deleted, had Mbappe responding to a Manchester United fan, labeling the fan's account as the "best on ft" and hinting at a potential future with the club. However, the hacker didn’t stop there. Mbappe's account also took a swipe at Chelsea, responding to an X user who claimed that the French star was a fan of the West London club by posting, "Chelsea are washed, g." This comment added fuel to the ongoing banter between football fans on social media.

Perhaps the most shocking of the tweets was a direct jab at Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and Mbappe's rival on the global stage. The hacked account declared, "Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest football player of all time. This midget is not my goat," accompanied by a photo of Messi in tears during a match against Colombia. The tweet reignited the longstanding debate between fans of Messi and Ronaldo, drawing widespread attention. The hacker's spree also included highly controversial and offensive tweets such as "F*** Israel," "Free Palestine," "Manchester is red," and the provocative statement "The Jews own football." These tweets quickly sparked outrage and confusion among Mbappe's followers. The situation was quickly noticed by other X users. One user, tweeting as #haiwe_xtm, commented, "Seriously hacked account. There’s no way that’s Mbappe, bro." Another user, #GucciStarboi, urged others to stop spreading misinformation, stating, "Stop misleading people. Mbappe was clearly hacked."

As the hacked tweets continued to circulate, users speculated about the hacker's identity and motives. One user, #UTDLenz, humorously observed, "So the hacker is basically a Man United and Ronaldo fan, pro-Palestine and doesn’t give a d*** about London. I think I’ve liked him even more." Meanwhile, another user, #RackiRMA, questioned the response of Mbappe's media team, writing, "This is getting out of hand. What is his media team doing?" Despite the chaos on social media, Mbappe's focus remains on the pitch. The Real Madrid striker, who recently joined from Paris Saint-Germain, made a strong start to his campaign with the club by scoring in their 2-0 victory over Atlanta in the UEFA Super Cup. However, he has yet to find the back of the net in La Liga, with a 1-1 draw against Mallorca and a 3-0 win over Valladolid. As the hacked tweets continue to be deleted and Mbappe's account is restored, fans are left wondering how such a high-profile account could be compromised and what the football star's response will be.