Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
(This article was originally published in Newschecker Urdu)
Claim
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo enjoying a meal from Al Baik after his recent arrival in Riyadh.
Link to the post can be found here.
Fact
A Google reverse image search on the viral photograph led us to a report by The Sun, dated September 28, 2020, titled ‘The fitness secrets that help Cristiano Ronaldo leap 8ft 5ins and mean even at 36 the Man Utd star is in peak condition.’ The report carried a series of photographs featuring Ronaldo. One such photograph showed the Portuguese footballer in the same attire posing in an identical manner as seen in the viral image.
The photograph published in The Sun’s report was posted on Ronaldo on his official Instagram account on September 23, 2016.
On comparing both the photographs, we could conclude that the widely circulated image showing Ronaldo dining at Al Baik in Riyadh has been digitally edited.
Hence, the viral image showing Cristiano Ronaldo having food from Al Baik restaurant in Riyadh has been digitally manipulated. The actual photograph posted by the footballer himself dates back to 2020 and does show him having a meal from Al Baik.
Result: Altered Photo
Sources
Report By The Sun, Dated September 28, 2020
Instagram Post By Cristiano Ronaldo, Dated September 23, 2016
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Authors
Vasudha noticed the growing problem of mis/disinformation online after studying New Media at ACJ in Chennai and became interested in separating facts from fiction. She is interested in learning how global issues affect individuals on a micro level. Before joining Newschecker’s English team, she was working with Latestly.
