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Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo Holding a Palestine Solidarity Sign is Doctored
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26th December 2022
Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo Holding a Palestine Solidarity Sign is Doctored
The Claim : A photo shows Cristiano Ronaldo holding a sign of solidarity with Palestine. 
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Sofiane Boufal’s Mother Did Not Pass Away
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26th December 2022
Sofiane Boufal’s Mother Did Not Pass Away
The Claim : The mother of the Moroccan football player Sofiane Boufal passed away. 
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Cristiano Ronaldo Did Not Donate His Golden Boot to Palestinian Children in 2011
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25th December 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Did Not Donate His Golden Boot to Palestinian Children in 2011
The Claim : In 2011, Ronaldo sold his golden boot and donated the proceeds to Palestinian children.
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Viral Photo of the Ukrainian First Lady is Fabricated
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24th December 2022
Viral Photo of the Ukrainian First Lady is Fabricated
The Claim : A photo shows the Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska wearing luxurious clothes and accessories. 
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FIFA Did Not Withdraw the Award Granted to Emiliano Martinez
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24th December 2022
FIFA Did Not Withdraw the Award Granted to Emiliano Martinez
The Claim : FIFA withdrew the Golden Glove award from Emiliano Martinez and gave it to the Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
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Viral Charlie Hebdo Cover of Zelenskyy is Fake
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23rd December 2022
Viral Charlie Hebdo Cover of Zelenskyy is Fake
The Claim : The French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo published a cover depicting the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a Christmas thief.
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Photo of the French President Weeping is Digitally Edited
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23rd December 2022
Photo of the French President Weeping is Digitally Edited
The Claim : A photo shows the French President Emmanuel Macron in tears as he consoled the player Kylian Mbappé after France’s loss to Argentina. 
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No Official Argentine Banknote Features Lionel Messi, Yet
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22nd December 2022
No Official Argentine Banknote Features Lionel Messi, Yet
The Claim : Argentina released a 1,000 peso note with Lionel Messi's image after the 2022 World Cup.
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The Star of Bethlem Will Not Be Visible on December 21, 2022
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21st December 2022
The Star of Bethlem Will Not Be Visible on December 21, 2022
The Claim : The Star of Bethlem will be visible in the sky on December 21, 2022.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Not the First Player to Score a Hat-Trick in a World Cup Final
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20th December 2022
Kylian Mbappé Is Not the First Player to Score a Hat-Trick in a World Cup Final
The Claim : Kylian Mbappé was the first player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final.
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FIFA Did Not Announce Organizing the World Cup Every Three Years
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17th December 2022
FIFA Did Not Announce Organizing the World Cup Every Three Years
The Claim : FIFA opted for organizing the World Cup every three years instead of four.
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The Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo With Messi on the Screen Is Fake
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16th December 2022
The Photo of Cristiano Ronaldo With Messi on the Screen Is Fake
The Claim : A photo shows Cristiano Ronaldo posing in front of a TV screen featuring a Messi match. 
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A Doctored Video Shows an Anchor Crying for Cristiano Ronaldo
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15th December 2022
A Doctored Video Shows an Anchor Crying for Cristiano Ronaldo
The Claim : A video shows an Arab anchor crying on air after seeing Cristiano Ronaldo cry after Portugal's loss.
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This Video Does Not Show Ronaldo’s Post-Loss Interview
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14th December 2022
This Video Does Not Show Ronaldo’s Post-Loss Interview
The Claim : The video depicts a recent interview with Ronaldo following his team's World Cup loss to Morocco in Qatar.
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The New York Times Did Not Publish This Article About Moroccan Fans
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9th December 2022
The New York Times Did Not Publish This Article About Moroccan Fans
The Claim : The New York Times published an article featuring photos of Moroccan football fans. The article is titled “Famine Appears on the Faces of Moroccans.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo Did Not Threaten to Leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup
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9th December 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Did Not Threaten to Leave the 2022 FIFA World Cup
The Claim : Cristiano Ronaldo threatened to leave Portugal after a rift with coach Fernando Santos and being benched against Switzerland.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Has Not Signed With the Saudi Al-Nassr FC
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8th December 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo Has Not Signed With the Saudi Al-Nassr FC
The Claim : Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to terms with the Saudi Al-Nassr club for two and a half seasons, beginning January 1.
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Sergio Ramos and Luis Enrique's World Cup Selfie Is Digitally Altered
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8th December 2022
Sergio Ramos and Luis Enrique's World Cup Selfie Is Digitally Altered
The Claim : A selfie shows PSG defender Sergio Ramos mocking Spain's coach Luis Enrique on screen.
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Viral Photo Does Not Show an English Fan at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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8th December 2022
Viral Photo Does Not Show an English Fan at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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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Jude Bellingham Is Not the First World Cup Player Under 20 to Score
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6th December 2022
Jude Bellingham Is Not the First World Cup Player Under 20 to Score
The Claim : Jude Bellingham was the first player to score a goal and provide an assist at a World Cup before turning 20.
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