This Photo Does Not Show Ronaldo Watching the Champions League Final Match
The Claim
The picture depicts Cristiano Ronaldo watching the Real Madrid match against Liverpool in the Champions League final.
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News websites, social media pages, and accounts across the MENA region have recently circulated a picture claiming it shows the Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, watching Real Madrid against Liverpool's final match in the 2022 Champions League.
Photo Description: The claim being shared online.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be misleading. The image is old and was taken in October 2018.
The picture depicts Ronaldo watching the Union of European Football Associations Champions League group H football match between Juventus and Young Boys from the tribune, on October 2, 2018, at the Juventus stadium in Turin, according to Getty Images.
Also, no reliable sources have cited that Ronaldo, who spent nine seasons as a Real Madrid player, attended the 2022 Champions League final.
Real Madrid Wins 14th UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid collected yesterday, May 29, 2022, their 14th title after beating Liverpool 1-0 in the 2022 Champions League final that started 37 minutes late because of security issues and crowds outside the Stade de France near Paris.
Translated by Khadija Boufous
