Ronaldo interview altered to push unregulated cryptocurrency offer

A video spreading online appears to show Cristiano Ronaldo urging fans to invest in a blockchain-backed token supposedly allowing them to own shares in the "United States Water Reserve." But the footage is altered from an interview at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in which the Portugal football star made no mention of financial tips. Experts said fake endorsements of risky cryptocurrency schemes are increasingly easy for scammers to create. Source: https://factcheck.afp.com/doc.afp.com.B9EU3NQ