An image of Brazilian former professional legend footballer Ricardo Kaká and a child has been shared, with the claim that the image was taken in 2008 with Brazilian footballer Kaka and Portuguese footballer Joo Félix.
Verified accounts on twitter, including AFC_Adi (“@AFC_Adi06“) tweeted “Kaka with Felix in 2008” after sharing the picture on X. The tweet was made on Nov 20, 2023, which has received an about 314.5k views on X. The archive can be read from above.
Kaka with Felix in 2008 pic.twitter.com/NnWubs1OLW
— AFC_Adi (@AFC_Adi06) November 20, 2023
What is the Actual Truth About this Viral Image? : Fact
The truth is that Kaka and his son are shown in this picture. Felix is not involved in anyway with this image.
An article was published on June 16, 2014, which shared the same image with the clarification that the greatest “proof” that human cloning is possible is Kaka’s son. They exactly look like each other. It also added that “The two were photographed in Brazil, where the Milan midfielder is on holiday and to watch the Seleção in the World Cup, since he was not in Luiz Felipe Scolari’s options.” in the article.
D-Intent’s Fact-Checking Results:
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— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) November 21, 2023
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: An image that features Brazilian former professional legend footballer Ricardo Kaká and a child has been shared, claiming that the image featured Brazilian footballer Kaka and Portuguese footballer João Félix in 2008. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/4gHmTlHK0J
Intent:
Influencers are circulating images of Kaka with his son with false claims to get the spotlight on social media.
Conclusion:
Claim : An image of Brazilian former professional legend footballer Ricardo Kaká and a child has been shared, with the claim that the image was taken in 2008, with Kaka and Portuguese footballer Joo Félix.
Fact : The truth is that this photo shows Kaka with his son. Felix has nothing to do with it.
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