AFA weighs defamation lawsuits over World Cup misinformation

The Argentine Football Association is reportedly preparing legal action against those accused of spreading false claims about Argentina’s players during the World Cup.

According to early reports, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is considering sweeping legal action over an alleged misinformation campaign targeting Argentina’s players during the FIFA World Cup.

The reported lawsuits would focus on defamatory claims, manipulated or unverified images, and accusations made without supporting evidence.

AFA is said to be assessing potential legal action against media organisations, prominent social media accounts and individual users.

The reports add that the AFA intends to pursue anyone found to have contributed to spreading the alleged misinformation, regardless of audience size or online following.

A legal team is reportedly gathering evidence, including social media posts, screenshots and other relevant material, as preparations continue. Further updates are expected as the reported investigation progresses.