Fabrizio Romano or how influencers are not journalists
“Here we go!”, upon hearing this phrase in the voice of the Italian insider, Fabrizio Romano, it means something in the world of football is cooking or has already been cooked.
TL;DR
- Fabrizio Romano is renowned for his accurate football transfer news and has a large social media following.
- The article questions Romano's claim to be a journalist, labeling him more of an influencer.
- An anecdote describes Romano fabricating an interview at age 18, showing a pattern of questionable ethics.
- Romano's recent promotion of Saudi Arabia, overlooking human rights issues and the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, further damages his credibility.
- The article expresses concern that the rise of figures like Romano signifies a negative evolution of the journalism profession.