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This Photo Does Not Show Messi Arriving in Doha to Attend Qatar vs. Algeria Match

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18th December 2021
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18th December 2021
This Photo Does Not Show Messi Arriving in Doha to Attend Qatar vs. Algeria Match
The photo was taken during a tour in Expo 2020 Dubai (Facebook).

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Facebook accounts have recently circulated a photo alleging that it showed Argentine professional football player Lionel Messi as he arrived in Qatar to attend the Qatar versus Algeria match as part of the semifinals for the Arab Cup 2021.

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Photo Description: The screenshots show the alleged photo being shared on Facebook.

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