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Viral Photo Does Not Show an English Fan at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Ouissal Harize Ouissal Harize
Sports
8th December 2022
Viral Photo Does Not Show an English Fan at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The photo has been digitally edited (Twitter)

The Claim

A photo shows an English football fan at a FIFA world cup Qatar 2022 match. The fan has a tattoo on his belly that reads “More importantly, free Palestine.”

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Emerging story

A photo that allegedly shows an English football fan at a FIFA world cup Qatar 2022 match has recently gone viral. The fan in the image has a tattoo on his belly that reads “More importantly, free Palestine.”

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Misbar’s Analysis

Misbar investigated the circulating claim and found it to be fake. The photo has been digitally edited.

After conducting a reverse image search, Misbar’s team found that the original photo dates back to 2016. As can be seen below, the fan in the original photo does not have a “Free Palestine” tattoo.

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Football Fans Show Solidarity with Palestine

During the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, several videos and photos shared online have shown global solidarity with the Palestinian cause. 

Both football teams and football fans have sent messages of solidarity with Palestinians. 

Moroccan players proudly waved the Palestinian flag. 

English football fans also shared messages of solidarity with Palestinians during TV interviews. 

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.

Misbar previously debunked other claims related to solidarity with Palestine during the FIFA World Cup 2022.

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Misbar’s Classification

Fake

Misbar’s Sources

www.standard.co.uk www.standard.co.uk
Football365 Football365

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