Fact Check: 2018 pic wrongly shared as Ronaldo watching FIFA World Cup final in Qatar
Meanwhile, a photo was widely shared online showed a seemingly unhappy Cristiano Ronaldo watching the final at the venue.
Using reverse search, we found this photo on Getty Images . According to its description there, this photo from on October 2, 2018, shows Ronaldo and his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez watching the Group H match of the UEFA Champions League between Juventus and BSC Young Boys at the Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy. Several news websites also carried this photo in their 2018 reports.
Reportedly, Ronaldo and his family left Qatar soon after the Portugal football squad’s exit from the FIFA World Cup 2022. As per news reports, the soccer star was spotted training in the Spanish capital of Madrid after leaving Qatar. Following this, he also reportedly visited Dubai to step up his search for a new club. We found no reports of Ronaldo arriving in Qatar to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 finals.
The 37-year-old left the Manchester United football club in November after an explosive TV interview where he criticised the club’s manager Erik ten Hag and other club administrators. Since then, he has been searching for a home.
Thus, it’s clear that a 2018 photo is being falsely shared as Ronaldo watching the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar.
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