This Picture Is Outdated and Does Not Depict Messi and His Family in Marrakech
The Claim
Messi is on vacation in Marrakech with his family.
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Recently, social media pages and accounts have been circulating a picture that claims to depict the Argentine footballer Lionel Messi and his family in Marrakech these days.
Misbarβs Analysis
Misbar investigated the circulated claim and found it to be misleading, as the picture is old and not from Marrakech.
Messi With His Family in Saudi Arabia in May 2023
The photo dates back to Messi's visit to the Saudi Arabian city of Diriyah in May 2023. Lionel Messi had previously posted it on his official Instagram account accompanied by a caption: "Great memory spending a sensational day exploring Diriyah with my family, the birthplace of the Saudi State and home to 300 years of history."
Historical Diriyah in Saudi Arabia
Diriyah in Saudi Arabia is considered as the birthplace of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It stands as the ancestral home of the Al Saud family and is the oldest city in Saudi Arabia. Historical Diriyah was established in 1446 AD. This city, now a burgeoning tourist destination in the kingdom, is situated in the Riyadh Province.
Newspaper Reports About Messiβs Arrival in Morocco
The Spanish version of Rue20 website exclusively reported that Messi and his family arrived in Marrakech on the morning of December 10 to spend a few days of their vacation there. The report mentioned that Messi's family was seen in the Majorelle Garden in the afternoon, and Messi himself also visited the Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech. According to the report, Messi arrived in Marrakech from the United States. It is anticipated that he will attend the awards ceremony for the 2023 African Cup of Nations as a guest of honor on December 11, 2023.
On the other hand, the official accounts of the Argentine player, Lionel Messi, have not published any information about his visit to Marrakech with his family.
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