Fact check: Is Kylian Mbappé really planning to switch to Spanish nationality?
Social media rumors claiming French footballer Kylian Mbappé is switching his nationality to Spanish due to his relationship with actress Ester Expósito have been debunked. The reports originated from a fan page and were widely recognized as a joke by the public.
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This illustrates the rapid spread of misinformation on social media platforms and the public's reaction to celebrity-focused fake news.
The French captain and star player Kylian Mbappé experienced a tough loss against Spain in the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup as it crushed the dreams of millions in the country. While France gears up to face England in the next few hours, a rumor about Kylian Mbappé changing his nationality because of his girlfriend, Ester Expósito, has sparked chaos.Has Kylian Mbappé changed his nationality to Spanish because of his high profile relationship with actress Ester Expósito?No, there are no reports of the French superstar Kylian Mbappé changing his nationality to Spanish because of his romance with actress Ester Expósito.In the last few hours, a fan page on X made a post that read as, “Kylian Mbappé has married Ester Expósito to obtain Spanish nationality He should be a starter with Spain for the World Cup final…”This has now sparked outrage among fans as many are convinced by…
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