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Youssef En-Nesyri Did Not Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Highest Headed Goal
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13th December 2022
Youssef En-Nesyri Did Not Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Highest Headed Goal
The Claim : Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's record for the highest headed goal with a height of 2.78 meters.
Misleading
Yassine Bounou Did Not Recently Make This Statement About Speaking in Arabic
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12th December 2022
Yassine Bounou Did Not Recently Make This Statement About Speaking in Arabic
The Claim : Yassine Bounou, the Moroccan team’s goalkeeper, recently refused to speak any language other than Arabic saying: "It is not my problem that you don't speak Arabic and you didn't bring translators
Misleading
The World Cup’s 974 Stadium Deconstruction Is Not Featured in These Two Photos
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11th December 2022
The World Cup’s 974 Stadium Deconstruction Is Not Featured in These Two Photos
The Claim : Two photos show the dismantling of World Cup stadium 974 following the match between Brazil and South Korea.
Misleading
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.”
Fake
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.
Fake
This Photo Does Not Show the Emir of Qatar After Morocco Beat Spain
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9th December 2022
This Photo Does Not Show the Emir of Qatar After Morocco Beat Spain
The Claim : A photo shows Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani celebrating Morocco's win over Spain.
Misleading
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.
Fake
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.
Fake
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.”
Fake
Old Photos of Son Heung-min’s Post-match Tears Resurface Online
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7th December 2022
Old Photos of Son Heung-min’s Post-match Tears Resurface Online
The Claim : Two photos show South Korean footballer Son Heung-min sobbing after losing a 2022 World Cup match.
Misleading
The Video Does Not Show World Cup Fans Singing Calm Down
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7th December 2022
The Video Does Not Show World Cup Fans Singing Calm Down
The Claim : In the video, fans can be seen singing "Calm Down" by Rema at a World Cup stadium in Qatar.
Misleading
These Images Do Not Show Japan’s Dressing Room After Their Match With Croatia
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6th December 2022
These Images Do Not Show Japan’s Dressing Room After Their Match With Croatia
The Claim : Images show the Japanese team’s dressing room after their match with Croatia at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Misleading
These Photos Do Not Show Canelo Alvarez’s Home After Threatening Messi
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6th December 2022
These Photos Do Not Show Canelo Alvarez’s Home After Threatening Messi
The Claim : Two images show Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez's home after he threatened Lionel Messi.
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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.
Fake
Messi and Inter Miami Are Not Negotiating for Next Season
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6th December 2022
Messi and Inter Miami Are Not Negotiating for Next Season
The Claim : Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are close to a deal that would make him the highest-paid MLS player.
Fake
Photo of Qatar’s Emir and Mesut Özil Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
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6th December 2022
Photo of Qatar’s Emir and Mesut Özil Is Not From the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : The photo shows Mesut Özil with the Qatari Emir during the World Cup Qatar 2022.
Misleading
This Video of Roni Is Not From the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
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5th December 2022
This Video of Roni Is Not From the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
The Claim : Video shows the Brazilian footballer Roni handing a shirt to his former teacher during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
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Lionel Messi Did Not Break the Record of Most World Cup Goals by an Argentine
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5th December 2022
Lionel Messi Did Not Break the Record of Most World Cup Goals by an Argentine
The Claim : Lionel Messi passed Diego Maradona for most world cup goals by an Argentine. 
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Match Stopped Due to the Call to Prayer Was Not During the 2022 World Cup
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4th December 2022
Match Stopped Due to the Call to Prayer Was Not During the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : A video shows a referee at the Qatar 2022 World Cup stopping a football match due to the call to prayer.
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These Photos Do Not Show a Croatian Fan at the 2022 World Cup
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4th December 2022
These Photos Do Not Show a Croatian Fan at the 2022 World Cup
The Claim : The images show a Croatian fan celebrating after her team won a match during the World Cup Qatar 2022.
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