In recent days, news began to circulate in international media: the alleged launch of a commemorative coin worth 7 euros in honor of Cristiano Ronaldo, the biggest icon of world football. However, the Mint, through a statement, promptly denied this information, classifying it as “completely false.”
The international press, feeding the rumor, claimed that this coin would be a way to celebrate Cristiano Ronaldo’s career, “one of the most renowned athletes in the history of sports.” However, after analyzing the website of the Portuguese Mint, no reference to this alleged launch was found, leading Notícias ao Minuto to seek more details from the entity.
In exclusive statements to the same newspaper, an official source from the National Press-Mint (INCM) was categorical: “We want to clarify that this information is completely false and that we are neither launching nor do we have plans to launch a coin of this type. The images being circulated were created digitally, possibly using artificial intelligence (AI), and do not correspond to any official product of the INCM,” they stated.
Origin of the Rumor
Although it is unclear how the rumor started to gain traction, the fact is that the alleged coin quickly captured the attention of fans and curious individuals worldwide. The media attention surrounding Ronaldo – an athlete whose career and popularity transcend borders – was enough to make the news spread.
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The reach of this information was such that the Mint felt the need to issue an official clarification on social media, making it clear that there is no plan to create or launch a commemorative coin related to the Portuguese player.
With the increasing use of digital tools and artificial intelligence to create increasingly realistic content, this is just another example of how false news can easily gain global visibility, even confusing the most attentive.
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