Dhelmi, Morocco's Popular Football Fan, Is Alive
The Claim
Dhelmi, a Moroccan soccer fan, died in a Qatar hotel.
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Social media users and pages claimed that Dhelmi, a popular Moroccan football fan, died in a Qatar hotel days before the World Cup.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar has investigated the claim and found it to be fake.
The Moroccan team's fan is still alive, and the story about his death is false.
He appeared in a video recently shared on social media, denying the rumor of his death and confirming his health. According to the video, Dhelmi is currently in Paris and has not yet traveled to Qatar for the World Cup.
After the players' list was officially announced, Moroccan media outlets published a video in which the fan expressed his thoughts on the Moroccan squad heading to the World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The claim began days before FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
The Moroccan team will compete in Group F alongside Croatia, Belgium, and Canada.
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