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Did Joe Biden Just Walk Away From Air Force Falcons?!

Did US President Joe Biden bizarrely walk away from the Air Force Falcons, before the football team could present him with a helmet and signed ball?!

Claim : Joe Biden Bizarrely Walks Away From Air Force Falcons!

People are sharing a Twitter video and post that appears to show US President Joe Biden suddenly walking away from the Air Force Falcons, before the football team could present him with a helmet and signed ball.

Sinnaig : 🇷🇺😂🤨 This guy “runs” the world…
Biden hosted the US Air Force Academy football team “Falcons” at the White House.
He was supposed to be presented with a ball signed by the team, a helmet and a football jersey. He only took the sweater and suddenly turned around and left…😂

In the video, a female officer gestures to President Biden, who pauses before turning around to walk away from the team with a football jersey, while two officers appear to be waiting to hand him a football and a helmet.

Did Joe Biden bizarrely walk AWAY from the Air Force Falcons BEFORE they presented him with a football and helmet?! 😳😜

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— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) April 30, 2023

Why Joe Biden Walked Away From Air Force Falcons!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by pro-Russia activists, and promoted / shared by the Chinese 50 Cent Army (wumao, 五毛) and pro-CCP netizens, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : President Joe Biden Presented CIC Trophy To Air Force Falcons

First, let me just give you some context on what’s going on.

The video was recorded at around 2:40 PM on Friday, April 28, 2023 at the White House where President Joe Biden presented the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the Air Force Falcons.

Fact #2 : Air Force Falcons Presented Joe Biden With Ball + Helmet

Sinnaig falsely claimed that the President Joe Biden walked away before the Air Force Falcons presented him with a signed ball and a helmet, taking with him only a football jersey.

The truth is – the Air Force Falcons presented Joe Biden with all three items. This was specifically mentioned in the White House transcript of the event.

(The President is presented with an Air Force Falcons jersey, football, and helmet.)

Fact #3 : The Video Was Edited

The video is genuine, but edited to convey the impression that President Biden is a doddering old fool.

The fake news creator specifically cut out an earlier segment of the video so that it appears that Joe Biden walked away from the team before they presented him with the football and helmet.

In the original video (which I posted below), you can see Air Force Falcons coach Calhoun call on two Air Force captains to present the three items to President Biden.

Our two captains: Haaziq Daniels, quarterback, and — and running back Brad Roberts. And, sir, they have a couple of small items here for you.

Captain Haaziq Daniels first hands Biden the jersey, which he holds up for a photo, before he gives him the signed football. Biden then mocks an attempt to throw it, saying “Go down, out, and down” to laughter from the crowd.

After handing the football back to Captain Daniels, he says “Where I’m going tonight, I may need that helmet.“, and turns to take the helmet from Captain Brad Roberts.

Before walking off, he turns towards the team, and says something to them. It is inaudible, but according to the White House transcript, this was what he said:

Well, thank you very much. What a great, great honor. I appreciate it very much. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

After that, he turns around and walks out of the room, carrying only the jersey. It wouldn’t be possible for him to hold onto all three items after all.

The two Air Force captains then places the football and helmet on the table, before taking a photo with General Mark Milley, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

This video shows Joe Biden receiving the helmet and football from the Air Force Falcons, which was edited OUT of the fake video!

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— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) April 30, 2023

Fact #4 : This Is Just Fake News About Joe Biden

This is just another example of political fake news created to smear Joe Biden, and here are other examples you may have seen on social media:

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Did Al-Nassr President Call Cristiano Ronaldo A Scam?!

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Did former Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar say that the club was cheated by Cristiano Ronaldo, and called him a scam?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Al-Nassr Got Cheated + Cristiano Ronaldo Is A Scam!

People are sharing articles by Music Mundial and Mundo Deportivo which claim that Al-Nassr president Musalli Al-Muammar felt cheated and called Cristiano Ronaldo a scam.

Here is the Music Mundial article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Al-Nassr president says Cristiano Ronaldo is a scam and feels “robbed” after signing him

The future of Cristiano Ronaldo in soccer is highly questionable. Musalli Al-Muammar, the president of Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian league team where the Portuguese star currently competes, recently made statements that drew heavy criticism for the way the well-known athlete was performing for his squad.

Ronaldo has not been particularly effective for Al-Nassr. At least that is what his employer, who recently spoke with an Arab media outlet, made clear when he threw a stinging jab at what the 38-year-old has accomplished thus far with the team, in an interview.

“I’ve only ever been taken advantage of twice. The first time was when I ordered three kebabs but only received two. The second was acquiring Cristiano Ronaldo¨, as Al-Muammar reported for the media outlet ‘ArabiaNews50’.

Al-Muammar is extremely annoyed by the fact that they spent $200 million to sign the former Real Madrid FC star, but he has already logged nearly 300 minutes without scoring a goal.

Additionally, despite expectations that the team would win the Saudi Arabian National Soccer Cup given the presence of the Portuguese player, the team was eliminated in the semifinals.

Al-Wahda defeated Al-Nassr 1-0 in the semifinal of the Saudi Arabian King of Champions Cup despite having one fewer player on the field since the 53rd minute. Despite this, Al-Nassr was still able to defeat the Portuguese squad.

It has been suggested in recent hours that Cristiano Ronaldo is leaving Al-Nassr. This information hasn’t been verified yet, though.

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Here is the Mundo Deportivo article. Please feel free to skip to the next section for the facts!

Al-Nassr president slams Cristiano Ronaldo as he regrets signing the Portuguese star

Cristiano Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr during the off-season, has continued to be a subject of conversation for fans. According to El Desmarque, Al-Muammar, president of Al-Nassr, expressed his anger with Ronaldo’s performance in an interview with ArabiaNews50:

“I have only been scammed twice in my life. The first was when I ordered three kebabs and I receive two of them. The second time was signing Cristiano Ronaldo.”

The president of Al-Nassr said he feels cheated by the level the Portuguese player has shown so far. It should be remembered that controversy has surrounded Ronaldo since his arrival to the Arabian club, among which stands out above all else his gesture made to the public touching his private parts after hearing chants from Leo Messi’s fans. This fact caused even a lawyer of the country to ask for the deportation of the Portuguese international.

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Truth : Al-Nassr President Did Not Call Cristiano Ronaldo A Scam!

This is yet another example of celebrity FAKE NEWS created by Music Mundial and other websites to generate page views, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Fake Claim Originated With El Desmarque

The fake news appear to have originated with Spanish sports publication El Desmarque, and was quickly picked up by other websites.

It is odd why they posted it, because Al-Muammar’s statement reads like satire, particularly the part where he compared signing up Cristiano Ronaldo with getting two kebabs instead of the three he ordered.

Fact #2 : ArabiaNews50 Does Not Exist

ArabiaNews50 / ArabicNews50 / Arabia News 50 / Arabic News 50 – the news outlet that allegedly interviewed Al-Muammar does not exist!

Anyone who does a quick search online would quickly realise that, so it is very odd so many websites continue to propagate this claim. Wink wink, nod nod.

Fact #3 : Al-Nassr Called The Claim False

Al-Nassr’s press advisor Walid Al-Muhaidib vehemently denied that Al-Muammar made those comments, calling them “false”. He also pointed out that there was no such media outlet called Arabic News 50 / Arabia News 50.

The talk in the Spanish press that we felt cheated on the Ronaldo deal, based on the Arabia News 50 website, is false and incorrect. The press came up with his joke and thought it was true.

Fact #4 : El Desmarque Confirmed It Is Fake News

It is unknown why El Desmarque did not verify the facts, but it has since replaced its original article with a correction and apology:

Rectificamos el contenido de esta noticia

Tras revisar la información que contenía la versión original de esta noticia ElDesmarque.com ha confirmado que no era correcta. Procedemos a eliminarla y pedimos disculpas por el error.

We rectify the content of this news

After reviewing the information contained in the original version of this news, ElDesmarque.com has confirmed that it was not correct. We proceed to delete it and apologize for the mistake.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Music Mundial Fake News

This appears to be nothing more than yet another example of celebrity fake news posted by Music Mundial. Here are examples of Music Mundial fake news that I looked into:

Everything Music Mundial posts should be considered as FAKE NEWS, until proven otherwise.

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Did Stephan Bonnar Die From Vaccine SADS?!

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Did UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar die from vaccine-induced sudden adult death syndrome (SADS)?!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Updated @ 2023-04-28 : Updated with Stephan Bonnar’s autopsy results and cause of death
Originally posted @ 2022-12-29

Claim : Stephan Bonnar Died From Vaccine SADS!

Right after news broke that Stephan Bonnar died suddenly at work, anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that the 45 year-old UFC Hall of Famer was a victim of COVID-19 vaccine sudden adult death syndrome (SADS)!

Here are some examples on social media:

Another Young healthy active person drops dead UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar died unexpectedly while at work ;((. SADS FDHS, “we don’t know why he died but we do know it was not the mRNA vaccines“ will follow shortly

ANOTHER VACCINE DEATH UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar Dies at 45

Huh, lots of Athletes, people in great shape are dropping dead of ‘presumed heart problems’. It’s one of the top side effects of Covid vaccines. Just sayin! -UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45

Truth : Stephan Bonnar Did Not Die From Vaccine SADS!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Stephan Bonnar Died From Drug Overdose!

Stephan Bonnar (born Stephan Patrick Bonnar on April 4, 1977) was an American mixed martial artist who was also known as The American Psycho. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame on July 6, 2013.

On Thursday, December 22, 2022, UFC announced that Stephan Bonnar died from “presumed heart complications while at work“. Reports claim that he died from heart failure, but that was never confirmed.

The Clark County coroner’s office conducted an autopsy on Stephan Bonnar after his death. Typically, the coroner’s office determines a cause and manner of death within 90 days, but a spokesperson said that his case required more time because it required additional testing.

On Monday, April 24, 2023, the Clark County coroner’s office finally revealed their official cause of death for Stephan Bonnar – Fentanyl, Parafluorofentanyl and Mitragynine intoxication“. His death was ruled as “accidental“.

Fentanyl is the synthetic opioid that is responsible for many sudden deaths in the United States, while parafluorofentanyl is an analogue of fentanyl.

Fentanyl and its analogues are about 50X stronger than heroin, and 100X stronger than morphine, and have been linked to tens of thousands of deaths every single year, in the United States alone.

Mitragynine is the active compound derived from the kratom plant, and is commonly use in the United States as a painkiller, and to help with opioid withdrawal symptoms.

Fact #2 : Stephan Bonnar Used Steroids + Opioids

Stephan Bonnar had a history of steroids use. Back in November 2012, he tested positive for Drostanolone – an anabolic steroid. That was his second positive test, after testing positive for another anabolic steroid – Boldenone, in 2006.

He also had a history of opioid use. In a September 2021 interview with MMA Fighting, he shared that he was on a 30 mg/day regimen of oxycodone to treat his long-term injuries.

After his death, UFC middleweight Sean Strickland came out to criticise those who tried to whitewash his death, stating that Stephan Bonnar was addicted to opioids.

… the Stephan Bonnar I knew was fucking nuts. He was addicted to opioids, he got arrested, got kicked out of the hospital because they wouldn’t give him opioids, his gym went under during COVID.

The coroner’s report confirmed, once and for all, that the Stephan Bonnar was just another victim of the opioid crisis in the United States. It should be noted that he isn’t the first MMA fighter to die from fentanyl.

In May 2022, Bellator fighter Jordan Young was confirmed to have died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and alprazolam (better known as Xanax).

Fact #3 : Stephan Bonnar Was Anti-Vaccine

It is hilarious to see anti-vaccination activists throw one of their own under the bus. Like Aaron Carter and Kirstie Alley, Stephan Bonnar was anti-vaccination.

In September 2021, Bonnar posted a series of (now deleted) selfie videos in which he claimed he was being denied hospital treatment because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19.

Fact #4 : Stephan Bonnar Was Not Vaccinated

As far as I can tell – Stephan Bonnar was never vaccinated against COVID-19. He publicly spoke out against the COVID-19 vaccines, and said that he was not vaccinated in September 2021.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, despite what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

So regardless of the actual / official cause of death for Stephan Bonnar, it had nothing to do with the COVID-19 vaccines.

Fact #5 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing athlete deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false. Here are just some of the latest examples:

Will these anti-vaccination activists apologise for lying to you? Nope! They will just move on to the next athlete tragedy…

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Stephan Bonnar : Actual Cause of Death Revealed!

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The Clark County coroner just revealed the actual cause of death for UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar, and it was not vaccine-induced sudden adult death syndrome (SADS)!

Take a look at the viral claims, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Stephan Bonnar – Vaccine SADS Was Cause Of Death!

Here are some examples on social media:

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45. If you’re vaxxed you should make sure your family knows your burial preferences. #vaccineinjuries #Vaccines #VaccineDeaths

UFC Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar dead at 45 | This many young, physically active people simply do not just die as they have for the last 18 months. Vaccine-induced myocardial infarction.

UFC Hall Of Famer Stephan Bonnar DIED SUDDENLY At 45 SUSPECT COVID VACCINE 25th Dec, 2022

Truth : Stephan Bonnar – Drug Overdose Was Cause Of Death!

On Thursday, December 22, 2022, UFC announced that Stephan Bonnar died from “presumed heart complications while at work“. Reports claim that he died from heart failure. But note that it was their “presumption” at that time, not actual fact.

Immediately, anti-vaccination activists blamed his sudden death on the COVID-19 vaccine, with some remotely diagnosing Stephan Bonnar’s cause of death as vaccine-induced sudden adult death syndrome, or vaccine-induced myocarditis.

However, that’s just nonsense because Stephan Bonnar was anti-vaccination himself, like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, and Kirstie Alley.

In September 2021, Bonnar even posted a series of (now deleted) selfie videos in which he claimed he was being denied hospital treatment because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19!

Fentanyl is the synthetic opioid that is responsible for many sudden deaths in the United States, while parafluorofentanyl is an analogue of fentanyl.

Fentanyl and its analogues are about 50X stronger than heroin, and 100X stronger than morphine, and have been linked to tens of thousands of deaths every single year, in the United States alone.

Mitragynine is the active compound derived from the kratom plant, and is commonly use in the United States as a painkiller, and to help with opioid withdrawal symptoms.

Stephan Bonnar had a history of opioid use. In a September 2021 interview with MMA Fighting, he shared that he was on a 30 mg/day regimen of oxycodone to treat his long-term injuries.

After his death, UFC middleweight Sean Strickland came out to criticise those who tried to whitewash his death, stating that Stephan Bonnar was addicted to opioids.

In May 2022, Bellator fighter Jordan Young was confirmed to have died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl and alprazolam (better known as Xanax).

Stephan Bonnar joins a long list of athletes whose deaths / injuries were used to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines, like these examples:

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Did Lionel Messi Just Die In High Speed Car Accident?!

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Did football legend Lionel Messi just die suddenly in a high speed car accident?!

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Claim : Lionel Messi Died Suddenly In High Speed Car Accident!

People are sharing TikTok and YouTube videos which claim that football legend Lionel Messi just died suddenly in a high-speed car accident, with photos of the car accident!

LIONEL MESSI DIES IN UNBELIEVABLE CAR CRASH

Messi, Xavi and Christiano dead after car accident

INFO CHOC: Lionel Messi est décédé
SHOCK INFO: Lionel Messi has died

#fyp #soccer #messi #dead rest in peace legend👑⚽️🕊️

#Rip Messie Messie❤️ respect for Messie ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️⚽️🥅Messie the best of the world ❤️🇦🇷❤️❤️#Messie

Did Lionel Messi just die suddenly in a tragic car crash?! 😲😟

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— Dr. Adrian Wong (@DrAdrianWong) April 20, 2023

Truth : Lionel Messi Did NOT Die In High Speed Car Accident!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by people to generate income from page / video views and advertising, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death

These social media posts, as well as YouTube and TikTok videos have been circulating for months now, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media has reported on Lionel Messi’s death!

Lionel Messi is one of the world’s best footballer and a mega celebrity. His death would have been covered extensively by the media across the globe! And his fans would have mourned his death on social media.

Yet, no legitimate media outlet has reported that Lionel Messi died recently from any cause, never mind a tragic car accident. Why should you believe no-name websites, or random YouTube / TikTok videos?

Fact #2 : Lionel Messi Is Still Alive + Well!

Lionel Messi (born Lionel Andrés Messi on 24 June 1987) is still very much alive and well, as of Monday, 17 April 2023, when he helped Paris Saint-Germain score 3-1 over Lens.

He even posted on his Instagram account a series of six photos showing him playing at that PSG vs. Lens match.

That post came many days to weeks after those social media posts, YouTube and Facebook videos claimed that he died suddenly in a tragic car accident!

Fact #3 : This Car Accident Photo Was From 2009

To convince you that Lionel Messi died (even though he’s still alive), the fake news creators had to make use of unrelated car crashes.

In this example, the video claimed that Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Cristiano Ronaldo, died in this car accident.

The truth is – that is a photo of a Ferrari 599 that crashed in October 2009, on the Great Ocean Road in southern Victoria, Australia. The driver was a 64 year-old man called Carlo Vaccari.

Mr. Vaccari lost control while driving his Ferrari 599 at 80 km/h and ploughed into two motorcyclists travelling in the opposite direction. He was convicted of careless driving, but only fined $3000.

Fact #4 : This Car Accident Photo Was Posted In 2014

It is unknown when this car accident happened, but this undated car accident photo was posted by WreckedExotics.com on August 13, 2014.

Apparently, the driver lost control of his Ferrari 458 Italia while trying to overtake another car, and crashed into a trash bin. The driver left the scene of the accident, possibly under the influence of drugs / alcohol.

Even though this incident happened in Madrid, Spain, this photo is old and has nothing to do with Lionel Messi.

Fact #5 : Lionel Messi Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too

This Lionel Messi death hoax is, ironically, just another fake fact check article by MediaMass Project, which keeps “updating” the dates in their fake fact check article:

News of footballer Lionel Messi’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the 35-year-old footballer is alive and well.

Rumors of the footballer’s alleged demise gained traction on Tuesday after a ‘R.I.P. Lionel Messi’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Argentine footballer’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday (April 18, 2023), our beloved footballer Lionel Messi passed away. Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 35-year-old footballer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Argentine network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a footballer of Lionel Messi’s stature would be major news across networks.

Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Lionel Messi Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.

The statement from Lionel Messi’ unnamed rep confirming that he is not dead is exactly the same as statements from other celebrities whose reps MediaMass claimed were victims of death hoaxes, like Cristiano Ronaldo, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Simon Cowell, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton, Lucy Liu, and Melanie Laurent.

Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.

Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Fake Celebrity News

This is yet another example of fake celebrity news created to generate page views and money through advertising, just like these examples:

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Did Cristiano Ronaldo Just Die In Tragic Car Accident?!

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Did football legend Cristiano Ronaldo just die suddenly in a tragic car accident?!

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Claim : Cristiano Ronaldo Just Died Suddenly In Tragic Car Accident!

People are claiming on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and social media that football legend Cristiano Ronaldo just died suddenly in a tragic car accident, with photos of the car accident and his funeral procession!

Very Sad News 10 minutes ago! Cristiano Ronaldo Super star Food ball CR7 lost his life in a car accident in Portugal

10 minutes ago / Cristiano ronaldo Death | Sad News | RIP Cristiano Ronaldo

Good Bye Cristiano ronaldo | Rip Cristiano

Rip #fyp #ronaldo #cristianoronaldo #rip #sad #viral #blowthisup #foryoupage #cr7

He’s dead 🥶☠️ #ronaldo #football #fyp #foryou #soccer

Truth : Cristiano Ronaldo Did NOT Die Suddenly In Tragic Car Accident!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by people to generate income from page / video views and advertising, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Cristiano Ronaldo Is Still Alive + Well!

Cristiano Ronaldo (born Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro on 5 February 1985) is still very much alive and well, as of Tuesday, 18 April 2023, when posted a photo of his daughter, Bella, on her first birthday!

Parabéns pelo teu primeiro ano de vida, meu amor. O papá ama-te muito!🎂♥️😘

Happy first year of life my love. Daddy loves you very much! 🎂♥️😘

That post came many days to weeks after those social media posts, YouTube and Facebook videos claimed that he died suddenly in a tragic car accident!

Fact #2 : No Legitimate Media Outlet Reported His Death

These social media posts, as well as YouTube and Facebook videos have been circulating for months now, but people don’t seem to notice that no legitimate media has reported on Cristiano Ronald’s death!

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s best footballer and a mega celebrity. His death would have been covered extensively by the media across the globe!

Yet, no legitimate media outlet has reported that Cristiano Ronaldo died recently from any cause. Why should you believe no-name websites, or random YouTube / Facebook videos?

Fact #3 : Viral Car Accident Photo Was From 2009

The viral photo of a badly damaged car is genuine, and shows a car in which Cristiano Ronaldo drove and crashed. However, that happened many years ago, when the Portuguese footballer was just 23 years old!

At 10:20 am on 8 January 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo crashed his Ferrari sports car into a roadside barrier in a tunnel on the A538 Wilmslow Road near the Manchester airport, on the way to train with the Manchester United team.

The car was badly damaged, with one of the front wheels sheared off and thrown over a hundred metres away. However, Cristiano Ronaldo was not injured, and got out of his car by himself, and later went on to train that morning.

Fact #4 : They Used Other Funeral Photos

Because Cristiano Ronaldo did not die, these fake news creator have to resort to using photos from other funerals.

In this example, the fake news creator merely added an inset photo of Cristiano Ronaldo with an arrow, a crying emoji and a LIVE chyron, to a photo of the funeral procession of IRA veteran Bobby Storey, which occurred on 30 June 2020.

If you take a closer look, you will see a bagpiper and Argos – a retailer operating in the United Kingdom and Ireland. You may also notice that everyone’s white! That’s because the photo was taken in Belfast, not Portugal!

Cristiano Ronaldo is Portuguese. Why on Earth would his funeral be held in Ireland?! And why would his family want a bagpiper at his funeral?!

Fact #5 : Cristiano Ronaldo Death Hoax Is Driven By Fake Fact Check Too

This Cristiano Ronaldo death hoax is, ironically, just another fake fact check article by MediaMass Project, which keeps “updating” the dates in their fake fact check article:

News of footballer Cristiano Ronaldo’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the April 2023 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the 38-year-old footballer is alive and well.

Rumors of the footballer’s alleged demise gained traction on Wednesday after a ‘R.I.P. Cristiano Ronaldo’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the Portuguese footballer’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday (April 16, 2023), our beloved footballer Cristiano Ronaldo passed away. Cristiano Ronaldo was born on February 5, 1985 in Funchal. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 38-year-old footballer was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major Portuguese network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of a footballer of Cristiano Ronaldo’s stature would be major news across networks.

Their claim of a viral R.I.P. Cristiano Ronaldo Facebook page is false. There is no such Facebook page. It is their standard fake fact check spiel for fake celebrity deaths.

The statement from Cristiano Ronaldo’s unnamed rep confirming that he is not dead is exactly the same as statements from other celebrities whose reps MediaMass claimed were victims of death hoaxes, like Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Simon Cowell, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Dolly Parton, Lucy Liu, and Melanie Laurent.

Hidden in the description page for the MediaMass Project is a disclaimer that they are a “satire” website. That’s the usual “cover” for websites peddling fake news.

Regardless of their reasons, anything posted by MediaMass.net must be considered as fake news, until proven otherwise.

Fact #6 : This Is Just Fake Celebrity News

This is yet another example of fake celebrity news created to generate page views and money through advertising, just like these examples:

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Did Andrew Dodson Die On The Field From Vaccine?!

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Did high school football player Andrew Dodson die suddenly on the field from a COVID-19 vaccine injury?!

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Claim : Andrew Dodson Died Suddenly From COVID-19 Vaccine Injury!

Right after news broke that Andrew Dodson died suddenly on the field, anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that the high school football player was killed by the COVID-19 vaccine!

Dr. James E. Olsson : KENTUCKY – High School Football Player DEAD at Practice…

“SUDDEN DEATH”… Andrew Dodson died on Monday… Was participating in a “normal football action”…

“You hear of all the concussions, helmet to helmet, from what we’re hearing that was not the case”…

William Makis MD : 17 year old high school football player Andrew Dodson died on April 3, 2023.

He “suffered an injury” during a football practice game last week – he was “participating in normal football action” Many unanswered questions.

Truth : Andrew Dodson Did Not Die From COVID-19 Vaccine Injury!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or injuries on the COVID-19 vaccine.

Here are the reasons why this is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by anti-vaccination activists…

Fact #1 : Andrew Dodson Did Not Die On The Field

First, let me just clarify the incident behind Andrew Dodson’s tragic death. The 17 year-old Kentucky high school football player collapsed on the field during the Pulaski County varsity football game on Friday, 31 March 2023.

He was taken to the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, and underwent several surgeries. Unfortunately, he was ultimately pronounced dead early Monday morning, 3 April 2023.

The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) confirmed his death in a statement posted on Facebook and Twitter.

No words can explain, justify or rationalize tragedies such as these. We only ask for peace and comfort to all around him.

His funeral was held on Thursday, April 6, and Andrew Dodson was later interred in the Somerset Cemetery.

Fact #2 : Andrew Dodson Died From A Head Injury

Andrew Dodson did not die from any COVID-19 vaccine injury. We know this because his father, Alan Dodson, shared how his son died from blunt force trauma.

During that Pulaski County varsity game, Andrew Dodson was tackled by another player, and he hit his head on the ground. Even though he was wearing a helmet, he suffered a severe brain injury, and ultimately died in the hospital.

It was not a violent hit or helmet-to-helmet. It was a simple, clean tackle. His head hit the turf, and Andrew suffered blunt-force trauma to the brain.

He had a major surgery to relieve the pressure and has never awakened. He has been fighting for his life on total life support.

His parents told news outlets that their son was injured during “a very routine play” during practice, and that “no one is to blame“.

Just to be clear – Andrew Dodson’s cause of death was blunt force trauma to his head, and not a COVID-19 vaccine injury. He died from an accident – a head injury during a football game, and not the vaccine!

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— KHSAA Main (@KHSAA) April 3, 2023

Fact #3 : Unknown If Andrew Dodson Was Vaccinated

Andrew Dodson has never publicly revealed his vaccination status, so it is unknown if he ever received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, and many people like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, Kirstie Alley and Stephan Bonnar who “died suddenly” were never vaccinated. So it is possible that Andrew Dodson was never vaccinated against COVID-19.

Until and unless his family reveals his vaccination status, anyone who tells you that Andrew Dodson suffered a vaccine side effect is likely lying to you.

Fact #4 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing athlete deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen that I looked into:

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Did Jessica Whalley Die Suddenly Of Vaccine SADS?!

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Did former beauty queen Jessica Whalley die suddenly from vaccine SADS?!

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Updated @ 2023-04-01 : Added the possibility she died from a heart attack.
Originally posted @ 2023-03-30

Claim : Jessica Whalley Died Suddenly From Vaccine SADS!

A video of Alissa Carlson Schwartz suddenly collapsing while reporting on live TV has gone viral. The video video shows her smiling before her eyes rolled to the back of head before she collapsed onto her desk, and fall backwards onto the floor.

Anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that the CBS meteorologist collapsed from a stroke caused by the COVID-19 vaccine she received.

Michael Owen promotes covid vaccines and the WHO. https://dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-9211355/Michael-Owen-surprise-guest-news-conference-behalf-FIFA-Covid-19-vaccine-campaign.html Now this: Jessica Whalley tragically died

#SuddenDeath #SuddenDeaths2023 #Nuremberg2 #DiedSuddenlyNews #Suddenlydied #ItsTheJab #DiedUnexpectedly #DiedSuddenly #CovidIsntOver #suddendeaths #PfizerLiedPeopleDied
Beauty Jessica Whalley 25 Died Suddenly Vaxed collapsing at Michael Owen’s stables

Beauty queen Jessica Whalley dies suddenly at soccer star Michael Owen’s stables
#anotherjabgetsthekill

No Evidence Jessica Whalley Died Suddenly From Vaccine SADS!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Jessica Whalley Collapsed At Work

Jessica Whalley was a former beauty queen who represented the United Kingdom in the 2019 Miss Tourism Universe pageant before working as a transport manager at Manor House Stables owned by former England football star Michael Owen and his daughter, Love Island star Gemma Owen.

She reportedly fell ill at around 7:26 AM on Tuesday, 28 March 2023, at the Manor House Stables. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of first responders, Jessica Whalley died at the scene. The North West Ambulance Service issued this short statement:

We received at call at 7.26 this morning. We did attend but I am unable to confirm any more details.

The Cheshire Police later issued this statement:

At around 8.50am today, Tuesday 28 March, police were made aware that a 25-year-old woman had collapsed at a stables on Old Coach Road, Malpas.

Emergency services attended the location and, despite the best efforts of all those involved, the woman sadly died at the scene.

The Manor House Stables issued a short statement that night:

It is with deep sadness that we have to announce that a much valued member of our team died at work this morning.

The family have been informed and both the family and the team at Manor House request privacy at this time.

Fact #2 : Jessica Whalley’s Death Is Not Considered Suspicious

There is no evidence that her death was suspicious in any way. But because her death will be investigated by a coroner. In fact, the Cheshire Police made a point to state that:

The death is not being treated as suspicious and her next of kin have been informed. A file will be prepared for the coroner.

Until the coroner completes their report and releases her official cause of death, anyone who tells you that Jessica Whalley died from this or that cause is likely lying to you.

Fact #3 : Jessica Whalley May Have Suffered A Heart Attack

One of her friends, Zander Voy, shared the last known photo of Jessica Whalley, taken just 3 days before her untimely death. His comments appear to suggest that Jessica was riding when she collapsed that Tuesday.

It’s heartbreaking to hear Jess lost her life today at the tender age of 25. She was riding out doing what she loved. We had so many great times working in Dubai. May she rest in peace. Here’s her just 72 hours ago. 😔

Her friend, Allison Samuel, later told The Sun that Jessica Whalley fell from her horse.

We have been told that it was a very sudden and [she] fell from her horse – so it has come as a terrible shock.

She was popular and determined to make a career out of racing – she wanted to be head girl at a yard – and she would have been a success.

Sources at the stables have described it as “an incident rather than an accident”. A relative later said that she understood that Jessica Whalley “fainted before she fell” from her horse.

On Thursday, 30 March 2023, Hugo Palmer – the Manor House Stables trainer suggested that Jessica Whalley is suspected to have suffered a heart attack while riding out at first lot, and died on her horse before falling off it.

It’s all incredibly sad as it came completely from out of the blue. Jess had shown no signs of distress and her family are completely devastated and so is every member of the team here.

The team here who got to her first and performed CPR did an absolutely amazing job and the medical professionals were quick to praise those involved. The four paramedics were amazing and two of them were only Jess’s age or younger.

Despite everyone’s best efforts, unfortunately, and tragically, nothing could be done to save her. Until there has been a post mortem, the cause of death can’t be certain, but it appears she died on top of the horse and when the filly came to a halt she slid to the floor.

Notably, none of her friends or co-workers have attributed her death or fall from her horse to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Fact #4 : Unknown If Jessica Whalley Was Vaccinated

Jessica Whalley has never publicly revealed her vaccination status, so it is unknown if she ever received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in any country around the world, and many people like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, Kirstie Alley and Stephan Bonnar were never vaccinated.

Until and unless her family reveals her vaccination status, anyone who tells you that Jessica Whalley suffered a vaccine side effect is likely lying to you.

Fact #5 : Vaccine Side Effects Appear Within Hours / Days

Even if Jessica Whalley was vaccinated against COVID-19, she would have received all of her doses more than a year ago.

She cannot possibly have collapsed from a vaccine side effect, because they appear within hours or days, not months later.

Mild side effects like injection site pain, fever, muscle ache, headache, lethargy develop within minutes to hours of the vaccination.

Anaphylaxis develops within minutes, while other severe adverse reactions like myocarditis and VITT develop within days.

The spike proteins produced by the COVID-19 vaccines also do not stick around for months. If these spike proteins are permanent (as antivaxxers claim), we would have lifelong immunity.

Your own immune system will identify the spike proteins as foreign, and destroy them within a matter of days, although some may last for up to a few weeks. This is part of how vaccines teach your immune system to identify the enemy and destroy it.

Fact #6 : Deaths / Injuries From COVID-19 Vaccines Can Be Proven

Despite anti-vaccination activists chalking up celebrity deaths to the vaccine; death or injury from rare vaccine adverse effects like anaphylaxis, myocarditis and VITT can be proven.

Anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction) from Pfizer or Moderna mRNA vaccines happens within minutes. That’s why people are asked to wait for 15-30 minutes after getting the vaccine. People who get an anaphylactic shock will require an epinephrine shot to quickly relieve it.

Vaccine-induced myocarditis has distinct histopathology findings that are different from typical myocarditis, so a pathologist will be able to determine if the myocarditis was caused by the vaccines or otherwise.

Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is very specific to the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. It is also easily differentiated by its unique combination of blood clots in large veins of the brains, abdomen and lungs, together with low platelet counts leading to bleeding tendencies.

Fact #7 : Claims Of Celebrities Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

So far, claims of sudden deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen of other false sudden death claims!

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Did Pavel Krotov Die Suddenly From Vaccine Stroke?!

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Did world champion skier Pavel Krotov die suddenly from a brain haemorrhage caused by the COVID-19 vaccine?!

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Claim : Pavel Krotov Died Suddenly From Stroke Caused By Vaccine!

Right after news broke that Pavel Krotov died suddenly from a brain haemorrhage in his sleep, anti-vaccination activists immediately claimed that the world champion freestyle skier was killed by the COVID-19 vaccine!

🚨🚨 New #repentinitis sports: world champion skier Pavel Krotov dies‼️

💔 A blood vessel burst while he was sleeping, the new normal

Climate change always lurking 😷🐑

💉 Surely the vaccines have had nothing to do with it

Encore un sportif “mort mystérieusement”💉?
Mort de Pavel Krotov : le champion du monde de ski freestyle est décédé dans son sommeil…

Another “mysteriously dead” athlete 💉?
Death of Pavel Krotov: the freestyle ski world champion died in his sleep…

World skiing champion Pavel Krotov dies suddenly of a brain haemorrhage. 💉💉💉💉

Truth : Pavel Krotov Did Not Die From Stroke Caused By Vaccine!

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Pavel Krotov Died From A Brain Haemorrhage

Pavel Krotov (born pavel Vadimovich Krotov / Павел Вадимович Кротов on 24 April 1992) was a Russian freestyle skier who won the 2021 FIS Freestyle Ski Aerials World Championship.

Sometime at night on Saturday, 25 March 2023, Pavel Krotov died after suffering a brain haemorrhage during his sleep.

The Russian national team head coach, Alexander Pongilsky, confirmed Pavel Krotov’s cause of death on Monday, 27 March 2023:

Doctors reported that Pavel Krotov died due to a brain hemorrhage. A vessel burst in his sleep.

Pavel Krotov was 20 years old when he died. His funeral took place on Tuesday, March 28 in Yaroslavl.

Fact #2 : Unknown If Pavel Krotov Was Vaccinated

Pavel Krotov has never publicly revealed his vaccination status, so it is unknown if he ever received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory globally, and many people like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, Kirstie Alley and Stephan Bonnar who “died suddenly” were never vaccinated.

COVID-19 vaccination is also low in Russia, with just over 50% of the population fully-vaccinated as of 31 March 2023. So it is possible that Pavel Krotov was never vaccinated against COVID-19.

Until and unless his family reveals his vaccination status, anyone who tells you that Pavel Krotov suffered a vaccine side effect is likely lying to you.

Fact #4 : Brain Haemorrhage Can Happen In Young People

While some people claim that it is impossible or rare for young people to suffer from a brain haemorrhage, that’s not true.

According to a 2018 study published in the journal Nature, the incidence of non-traumatic intracerebral haemorrhage (brain haemorrhage not caused by trauma) for young adults is about 5 cases per 100,000 individuals per year.

With a young adult population of approximately 60.33 million as of January 1, 2022, we should expect about 3,016 cases of young adults in Russia to develop brain haemorrhage in one year.

In young people, non-traumatic brain haemorrhage is often caused by these risk factors:

hypertension and vascular abnormalities are the predominant causes
other causes include drug abuse and pregnancy

While we do not yet know what caused Pavel Krotov’s brain haemorrhage, the takeaway is this – it is not rare for young adults to suffer from one.

Fact #5 : COVID-19 Vaccines Cannot Prevent Other Illnesses

COVID-19 vaccines are designed to protect us against severe illness and death from COVID-19, by teaching our own immune system how to create antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

They, however, cannot protect us against other causes of death, whether it’s pneumonia, cardiac arrest or even other viruses. Hence, fully-vaccinated people can and will suffer from other illnesses.

Even assuming Pavel Krotov was fully-vaccinated, it is ludicrous for anti-vaccination activists to blame his brain haemorrhage on the vaccine. Did they really expect the COVID-19 vaccine to be an elixir of immortality? Please grow up.

Fact #6 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

This is yet another example of anti-vaccination activists abusing athlete deaths / injuries to create and propagate FAKE NEWS about the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen that I looked into:

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Why Utah State WR Josh Davis Suddenly Collapsed!

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Did Utah State wide receiver Josh Davis suddenly collapsed on the field from a COVID-19 vaccine side effect?!

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Claim : Utah State WR Josh Davis Suddenly Collapsed From Vaccine!

Right after news broke that Josh Davis collapsed on the field during practice, people immediately claimed that the Utah State wide receiver was injured by the COVID-19 vaccine.

Steve Kirsch : Have you ever seen so many cardiac arrests among young kids before in your life????

JoeBell : Utah State football player hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest.

It is due to #covidvaccine until proven otherwise. Doctors need access to CDC vaccine database for brand dose 1 2 3 etc. With vaccine myocarditis sports are not allowed because it triggers cardiac arrest.

Utah State football player hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest / poison vaccine 💀☠️

Truth : Josh Davis Did Not Collapse From Vaccine Side Effect!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Josh Davis Collapsed Suddenly During Practice

Josh Davis (born August 13, 2002) is a former Carlsbad high school football player who joined the Utah State University’s Aggies football team in February 2022.

Some people appear to be confusing him with a different Josh Davis (born Joshua Davis on September 21, 1998) who plays for the Weber State Wildcats as a running back.

The Utah State Josh Davis was training with his team at the Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium on Thursday, March 23, 2023, when he suddenly collapsed on the field.

He was immediately treated by the Utah State University (USU) training staff and emergency medical personnel. He was later taken to the Logan Regional Hospital and then the McKay Dee Hospital, where he was stabilised and underwent therapeutic hypothermia to preserve his neurological function.

Although he was initially not identified, Utah State University later issued a statement identifying him as Josh Davis.

Davis, a redshirt freshman wide receiver from Carlsbad, California, collapsed during practice on Thursday and was immediately treated by USU’s athletic training staff, led by Mike Williams, Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine, followed by emergency medical personnel, who transported him to Logan Regional Hospital

Davis received initial critical treatment and was stabilized at Logan Regional Hospital before being transported to McKay-Dee Hospital, where their critical care team continued treatment with therapeutic hypothermia to lower the body temperature to preserve his neurological function.

Davis’ parents, Matt and Chrissy, arrived in Utah Thursday evening, and were met at the hospital by Utah State Team Physician Dr. David G. Liddle, Interim Athletics Director Jerry Bovee, head football coach Blake Anderson and athletic trainer Kendra Gilmore.

Fact #2 : Josh Davis Suffered A Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Utah State University then shared a photo with an update on Friday, March 24, announcing that his condition was upgraded from critical to “Fair Condition” that morning.

It also stated that Josh Davis collapsed after suffering a “non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest“.

Josh Davis, a football player for Utah State, has been upgraded from critical to fair condition as of Friday morning, following a non-traumatic sudden cardiac arrest during Thursday’s spring practice on Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.

Aggies head coach Blake Anderson praised the USU training staff for their quick action, which likely saved Josh Davis’ life.

Awake, alert, and breathing on his own. The training staff absolutely saved his life. No hesitation all. Miracle.

Fact #3 : Unknown If Josh Davis Was Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Josh Davis never publicly revealed his COVID-19 vaccination status, so it is unknown if he ever received the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 vaccine is not mandatory in the United States, which is why many people like Kris Jordan, Aaron Carter, Kirstie Alley and Stephan Bonnar were never vaccinated.

Utah State University (USU) required students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for Spring Semester 2022, but dropped that requirement for the Fall 2022 intake.

Since USU calls Josh Davis a freshman (first year student), it is likely he joined USU in the fall, which would mean he was not subjected to the earlier vaccine mandate. That does not mean he is unvaccinated. It simply means – we don’t know his vaccination status.

Until and unless his family reveals his vaccination status, anyone who tells you that Josh Davis was fully-vaccinated or boosted is likely lying to you.

Fact #4 : Sudden Cardiac Arrest Is Common In Young Athletes

Anti-vaccination activists falsely claim that young, healthy people do not suddenly collapse from cardiac arrest. The truth is many young athletes do suddenly collapse from sudden cardiac arrest, and many don’t survive unless they receive medical attention quickly.

The United States alone records over half a million cases of sudden cardiac arrest cases every year – an incidence of about 130 per 100,000 individuals per year. Many people have undiagnosed heart conditions that may not produce noticeable symptoms in daily life, but could result in sudden cardiac arrest at any time.

The risk of developing sudden cardiac arrest increases during strenuous activities, which is why many US states enacted laws requiring automated external defibrillators (AED) to be made available in health clubs, gyms, schools, and other public places.

And no, COVID-19 vaccines do NOT cause cardiac arrests, no matter what anti-vaccination activists may claim.

Neither can COVID-19 vaccines prevent people from getting cardiac arrests, or dying from them.

Fact #5 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen cases I fact checked recently.

Will these anti-vaccination activists apologise for lying to you? Nope! They will just move on to the next athlete tragedy…

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Is Byron Jones Retiring From Vaccine Injuries?!

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Is Miami Dolphins football player Byron Jones retiring after COVID-19 vaccine injuries left him unable to run or jump?!

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Claim : Byron Jones Is Retiring From Vaccine Injuries!

People are claiming that Byron Jones is retiring from the NFL and his Miami Dolphins team, after COVID-19 vaccine injuries left him unable to run or jump!

Byron Jones gives a veiled warning against the COVID vaccines.

“DO NOT take the injections they give you,” Jones wrote. #SafeAndEffective

Byron Jones warns about the Biden Jab!

Byron Jones, the 30-year-old Dolphins cornerback is apparently saying goodbye to the NFL – with clear words… 💉🙄

Truth : Byron Jones Is Not Retiring From Vaccine Injuries!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Byron Jones Was Warning Other NFL Players

Claims that Miami Dolphins football player Byron Jones is retiring after suffering vaccine injuries is based on a tweet he posted on Saturday, February 25, 2023.

Much has changed in 8 years. Today I can’t run or jump because of my injuries sustained playing this game.

DO NOT take the pills they give you. DO NOT take the injections they give you.

If you absolutely must, consult an outside doctor to learn the long-term implications.

His tweet was not targeted at the public, but at other NFL players, especially the draft class of 2023, because he followed up with this tweet:

It was an honor and privilege to play in the NFL but it came at a regrettable cost I did not foresee. In my opinion, no amount of professional success or financial gain is worth avoidable chronic pain and disabilities.

Godspeed to the draft class of 2023.

Fact #2 : Byron Jones Was Not Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine

Byron Jones (born Byron Philip Jones on September 26, 1992) was first drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2015, and played five seasons with them.

When he signed with the Miami Dolphins on March 21, 2020, he was the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL at that time.

By March 2022, he had to undergo surgery on his left Achilles, with a recovery timeline of several months. However, he didn’t heal well enough, and played no part in the Dolphins’ regular season.

His position coach Sam Madison questioned his ability to pull through his injury in January 2023:

He could have… helped. Injuries come up. Some people fight through them. Some don’t.

Fact #3 : Byron Jones Is Not Retiring

While Byron Jones seemed to imply that he was retiring or had retired from the NFL, he never actually said so. A source later confirmed with ESPN that Byron Jones was not retiring.

Fact #4 : Byron Jones Never Mentioned Any Vaccine Injury

Byron Jones appears to be warning his fellow NFL players against taking the pills or injections given by their team doctors, not COVID-19 vaccinations.

He also did not mention that he suffered any COVID-19 vaccine injury, or attributed his inability to run or jump to the COVID-19 vaccines.

Fact #5 : Claims Of Athletes Injured By COVID-19 Vaccine Proven False

So far, claims of athlete deaths / injuries due to the COVID-19 vaccine have been proven false at every instance. Here is the latest dozen cases I fact checked recently.

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Did Ryan Keeler Die Suddenly From Vaccine SADS?!

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Did UNLV football player Ryan Keeler die suddenly from vaccine SADS at just 20 years old?!

Take a look at the viral claims about his sudden death, and find out what the facts really are!

Claim : Ryan Keeler Died Suddenly From Vaccine SADS!

Right after news broke that Ryan Keeler died suddenly, people immediately claimed that the UNLV football player died from vaccine SADS!

JD Sharp : It is not inappropriate to ask this question: Did the vaccine kill 20 year old UNLV Defensive Lineman Ryan Keeler?

College Football Star Ryan Keeler Dead at 20. The Covid-19 vaccine does it’s dirty work once again

Oh look, another young & healthy athlete that just #DiedSuddenly
Y’all really think this is just some “coincidence”!?🤦‍♂️
#WakeUpAmerica #WakeUpWorld ⚠️🚨💉#vaccine #vaccineinjuries #VaccineDeath

No Evidence Ryan Keeler Died From Vaccine SADS!

It’s now tradition for anti-vaccination activists to immediately blame all athlete deaths or illnesses on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This is yet another example of FAKE NEWS created and propagated by anti-vaccination activists, and here are the reasons why…

Fact #1 : Ryan Keeler Was Found Dead In Bed

Ryan Keeler (born February 15, 2003) started his college career at Rutgers, but transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in the fall of last year, and played seven games for the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels team.

On Monday, February 20, 2023, another member of the UNLV Rebels team found him dead in a Las Vegas studio apartment at around 1:10 PM. Las Vegas police officers were called to the scene shortly thereafter.

UNLV Rebels head coach Barry Odom said in a statement issued by the university :

While I had the honor of knowing Ryan for only a couple of months, he already stood out to our coaching staff as an incredible person, student and teammate.

Our condolences and prayers go out to Ryan’s family as we grieve along with them over this tremendous loss.

Fact #2 : Ryan Keeler’s Cause Of Death Is Still Unknown

The cause of Ryan Keeler’s sudden death is still unknown. While the 911 call was initially handled as a medical call, Las Vegas authorities are investigating Ryan Keeler’s sudden death.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office listed his time of death as 4:05 PM, and said that the cause and manner of Ryan Keeler’s death were pending, as blood toxicology results can take several weeks.

Las Vegas Police officer Robert Wicks also said that an investigation of Ryan Keeler’s death remained open, pending the autopsy report from the coroner and detective findings. The police do not suspect foul play.

Until the Clark County Coroner’s Office reveals his official cause and manner of death, anyone who tells you that Ryan Keeler died of this or that cause is likely lying to you.

Fact #3 : Ryan Keeler Was Likely Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Ryan Keeler has never publicly announced his COVID-19 vaccination status, but it is likely that he was fully-vaccinated against COVID-19.

While the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) does not have a vaccine mandate, his previous school – Rutgers, requires all students and employees to be fully-vaccinated and obtain a booster dose when eligible.

Fact #4 : Vaccine Side Effects Appear Within Hours / Days

Even if Ryan Keeler was fully-vaccinated against COVID-19, it is impossible for the COVID-19 vaccine to cause his “collapse” as he would have received his doses many months ago!

He cannot possibly be suffering from a vaccine side effect, because they appear within hours or days, not months later.