Reports of former Portuguese footballer Paulo Futre’s death at age 60 have been circulating on social media, but these reports are false. Futre himself responded to the claims via Facebook, vehemently denying them and using strong language towards those spreading the misinformation. The former player stated he is alive and well, and directly addressed those responsible for the false reports. This incident highlights the rapid spread of misinformation online, even concerning public figures. Futre enjoyed a successful career playing for clubs like Porto and Atlético Madrid, and also represented the Portuguese national team. No source for the initial false reports has been identified, but the story gained traction across various social media platforms before Futre’s direct response. His public denial has since been widely reported by Portuguese media outlets.