The Photographer Crying is Not from Messi’s Press Conference
Photographer crying is not from Messi’s press conference (Twitter).
The Claim
Images show Barcelona's cameraman covering Messi's farewell in tears.
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Images of a photojournalist in tears are being circulated, claiming it is during Lionel Messi's press conference after announcing his exit from FC Barcelona.
Misbar’s Analysis
The photo of the photographer crying is not from Messi’s press conference. It is a photo of an Iraqi photographer in 2019.
TinEye revealed that the photo was published on the AFC Asian Cup official Twitter account on 24 January 2019.
Accordingly, the image of Lionel Messi crying during his farewell press conference and the photo of the photographer crying are unrelated.
Misbar’s Classification
Misleading
