A video circulating on social media purports to show Cristiano Ronaldo expressing support for Palestinians. However, this video is a deepfake, altered using artificial intelligence to misrepresent Ronaldo’s statements.
The original footage comes from a February 13, 2025, interview with Qatar-based Alkass Sports Channels, where Ronaldo discussed his team’s victory and briefly mentioned Syria, saying, “I love the country,” before walking away. In the manipulated version, AI-generated audio has been overlaid to make it appear as though Ronaldo is voicing support for Palestine. Experts have identified inconsistencies in the video’s lip-syncing and audio quality, indicating it has been digitally altered.
This incident underscores the growing challenge of deepfake technology in spreading misinformation. It’s crucial to verify the authenticity of such videos through reliable sources.
