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No, This Video Does Not Show Fans Celebrating Italy's Euro 2020 Win

BOOM found that the viral video is from Baishatun Mazu pilgrimage held annually in Taiwan.

13 July 2021 11:57 AM GMT

World

US Women's National Soccer Team Did Not Insult Army Veteran

Some players were looking away from the veteran because they were facing the American flag.

10 July 2021 3:46 PM GMT

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Photo Showing Pele Crying At Maradona's Grave Is Morphed And Fake

BOOM found that the original image is from the stock photo website iStock.

28 Nov 2020 11:52 AM GMT

Explainers

Diego Maradona, Wild-Haired Magician Dies Aged 60

Arguably regarded as the greatest ever footballer, Diego Mardona leaves behind a rich legacy tinged with controversy.

25 Nov 2020 6:43 PM GMT

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No, Pogba Has Not Quit The French National Team Over Macron's Remarks

Paul Pogba rubbished media reports which claimed that he had quit the national team in protest against President...

27 Oct 2020 11:32 AM GMT

Explainers

IPL 2020: What Is A Bio Bubble And How Does It Work?

A bio-bubble is a secure sanitized area sealed from the outside world and only accessible by an approved set of people.

16 Sep 2020 7:42 AM GMT

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Bayern Munich Are Not Celebrating 8-2 Win Over Barcelona In This...

The photograph was actually taken in July and shows Bayern Munich celebrating their eighth consecutive Bundesliga title.

27 Aug 2020 8:59 AM GMT

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No, This Video Is Not Of An Obese Diego Maradona Kicking A Tennis Ball

The video being shared is from the Hollywood movie 'Youth' which features a fictionalised version of Diego Maradona.

3 Jun 2020 2:05 PM GMT

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No, Cristiano Ronaldo's Hotels Will Not Be Turned Into Hospitals For...

Several mainstream news outlets and social media accounts of football clubs fell for the false claim.

16 March 2020 5:42 AM GMT