This Photo Does Not Show Cristiano Ronaldo at the 2022 World Cup Final
The Claim
A photo shows Cristiano Ronaldo attending the World Cup final between France and Argentina.
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A photo purportedly showing Cristiano Ronaldo at the World Cup final match was widely shared on social media after the game.
Misbarโs Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulating photo and found the claim to be misleading.
After conducting a reverse image search, Misbar found the photo making the rounds to be outdated and unrelated to the recent World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not attend the World Cup final match in Lusail Stadium, Qatar.
The player left Qatar after Portugal was knocked out of the tournament by Morocco in the World Cupโs quarterfinal match.
2018 Photo of Ronaldo Attending a Juventus Match
The photo features Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend, Spanish model Georgina Rodriguez.
According to the photoโs caption, Ronaldo and Georgina were watching the UEFA Champions League Group H football match between Juventus and Young Boys from the tribune at the Juventus stadium in Turin.
The photo was uploaded to Getty Images on October 2, 2018.
Juventus' Victory Over Young Boys in 2018
Juventus beat the Young Boys team 3-0 on October 2, 2018.
Juventus, as expected, made it two wins from two in the Champions League group stage by defeating the Swiss team Young Boys in Italy.
Paulo Dybala scored a hat trick for Juventus and secured six points in Group H, making his team a step closer to the round of 16.
Argentina Won the 2022 World Cup
Argentina won the 2022 World Cup after defeating France in an incredible final.
Argentina's second goal was scored by Angel Di Maria in addition to two goals from Messi during the game.
Kylian Mbappรฉ scored his hat trick with a penalty with two minutes of extra time left, forcing the game into extra time.
The Argentine squad prevailed 4-2 in the penalty shootout thanks to a penalty kick by Gonzalo Montiel.
France won the title in 1998 and 2018.
Argentina won its third World Cup title after winning it in 1978 and 1986.
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