Charlie Hebdo Did Not Recently Publish a Cover Associating Ukraine With Nazism
The Claim
The French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo published a cover associating Ukraine with Nazism as the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 takes place.
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Social media users recently widely shared a claim alleging that the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo recently published a cover associating Ukraine with Nazism.
In the circulating image, Ukrainian fans are depicted as defacing a FIFA World Cup 2022 poster. Two Arab men are also featured holding a Ukrainian-to-Arabic dictionary. The speech bubble above them reads: “It is something in Ukrainian.”
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake. The alleged cover is fabricated.
A Fabricated Charlie Hebdo Cover
Misbar’s team thoroughly investigated the newspaper's website and official accounts and found no reference to this alleged cover.
Charlie Hebdo had previously published a cover satirizing the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, but it is completely different from the one in the circulating claim.
Fake Claims About Ukrainian Fans in Qatar
This claim was shared after another fake claim went viral online.
Misbar previously debunked a claim alleging that Al Jazeera shared a video reportage of drunk Nazi Ukrainian fans.
Is Ukraine Competing at the FIFA World Cup 2022?
In June 2022, Wales beat Ukraine 1-0. Ukraine is therefore not competing at the FIFA World Cup 2022.
This year, Wales played at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in 64 years.
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The FIFA World Cup is being held in an Arab country for the first time in history.
The tournament, which began on November 20, is expected to continue until December 18, with 32 teams participating.
Misbar has refuted many claims related the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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