Atleti responds with irony to unfounded rumors
Atlético de Madrid has once again demonstrated its wit on social media, responding with irony to the recent rumors circulating about the club. This time, the controversy focuses on false information linking referee Munuera Montero to the club.
Faced with the proliferation of these ‘fake news’, Atleti has turned to the Royal Spanish Academy (@RAEinforma) in search of the perfect word to describe this situation. With a biting tone, the club has listed synonyms for ‘hoax’ such as ’lie’, ‘deceit’, ‘falsehood’, ‘rumor’, ’troll’ and ‘ball’, asking the RAE for its recommendation.
This communicative strategy, already used previously by the club, seeks to flatly deny any employment relationship between the referee and the rojiblanca institution. Atlético de Madrid thus reaffirms its commitment to transparency and the defense of its image, using humor as a weapon to combat disinformation.
The colchoneros fans have celebrated this initiative, showing their support for the club in the fight against fake news. With this action, Atleti not only denies the rumors, but also strengthens its connection with the fans, creating a feeling of unity in the face of adversity.
