"Ronaldo Opens His Own 4-Star Hotel" Rumor Spreads
Local Reporter "Contacted the Hotel, Found It Unfounded"
Portuguese national football player Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly opened his own 4-star hotel to victims of the Morocco earthquake, but doubts have been raised that this information is 'fake news.'
On the 9th (local time), Spanish media Marca reported that Ronaldo offered the 4-star hotel 'Pestana CR7' located in Marrakech, Morocco, as an earthquake shelter. [Photo by Ronaldo Instagram]
On the 9th (local time), Spanish media outlet Marca reported that Ronaldo provided the 4-star hotel 'Pestana CR7' located in Marrakech, Morocco, as a refuge for earthquake victims.
The hotel features 174 rooms along with an outdoor swimming pool, spa, fitness center, and business center.
The media stated, "After the recent earthquake, people affected moved to buildings such as Ronaldo's hotel that could serve as shelters," adding, "Putting aside the characteristics of a luxury hotel, Moroccans gathered together for recovery."
Moroccan sports journalist Ijem Anas stated on the 10th through his social networking service (SNS) that he personally confirmed with the hotel that the news about Ronaldo opening the hotel is not true. [Photo by Ijem Anas X (formerly Twitter)]
However, some have raised suspicions that this information is 'fake news.' Moroccan sports journalist Ijem Anas posted on his social networking service (SNS) on the 10th that he personally confirmed with the hotel that the news of Ronaldo opening the hotel was not true.
Additionally, Moroccan online media Hespress pointed out, "The article only includes the name of a Spanish national and does not mention that Moroccan earthquake survivors received free accommodation at the hotel, which should be noted."
Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,100
On the 10th (local time), the Moroccan state-run daily newspaper 'Le Matin' reported that as of 4 p.m. the same day, a provisional tally showed 2,122 people dead and 2,421 injured due to the earthquake. [Photo by AFP·Yonhap News]
Earlier, at around 11:11 PM on the 8th, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake was observed approximately 71 km southwest of Marrakech, Morocco.
On the 10th (local time), Moroccan state daily newspaper Le Matin reported that as of 4 PM the same day, a provisional tally showed 2,122 people dead and 2,421 injured due to the earthquake.
The Moroccan Ministry of Interior expects the death toll to rise as there are many critically ill patients and search and rescue operations for missing persons continue, while desperate search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the heavily affected areas.
As the 72-hour 'golden time' for life-saving after the earthquake approaches, Moroccan authorities are mobilizing even the military to make every effort to rescue survivors.
However, the rugged mountainous terrain and poor road conditions in the affected areas are hampering rescue teams, and cries of survivors who have lost family members continue unabated in many places.
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