‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Proud day to be Arab’: Jubilation for Saudi Arabia, Tunisia fans

Al Jazeera  

After Saudi Arabia’s seismic upset over Argentina and Tunisia’s hard-won draw against Denmark, Arab fans say the sky is the limit. Early on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia shocked the world with its 2-1 victory over the Lionel Messi-led Argentinian national team in Lusail Stadium. For supporters of Saudi Arabia and Tunisia, watching their teams’ inspired performances on Arab soil was an exhilarating experience. But the early setback inspired a roaring comeback from Saudi Arabia, who scored two quick goals in the second half and held firm against some late Argentinian pressure.

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Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Olympic football off to violent, chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field in team's stunning win over Argentina

Hindustan Times  

The Olympic men's football tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco's shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to the pitch and …

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina
5 months ago

Olympic soccer gets off to violent and chaotic start as Morocco fans rush the field vs Argentina

Associated Press  

SAINT-ETIENNE, France — The Olympic men’s soccer tournament got off to a violent and chaotic start Wednesday with Morocco’s shocking 2-1 win against two-time gold medalist Argentina. The result tells only part of the story after a dramatic end to the match in Saint-Etienne, which had to be suspended for nearly two hours when furious Morocco fans ran on to …

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans
2 years ago

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff philosophically. Its loss to France on Wednesday dashed fans’ hopes that Morocco would become an underdog champion, but many had hoped that it would at least take third place in facing off against Croatia. Seeing Palestinian flags …

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Whole world can be proud of Morocco, says Regragui

The Hindu  

Walid Regragui, the 47-year-old Morocco manager, tasted his first defeat as a national team coach in the World Cup semifinals. With a whole region backing his team to continue their miraculous journey, Morocco was in uncharted territory after Theo Hernandez gave France the early lead in the fifth minute. I really wanted to rewrite the history books, but you can’t …

Morocco was the World Cup feel-good story we needed
2 years ago

Morocco was the World Cup feel-good story we needed

Al Jazeera  

Scenes of players frolicking on the pitch with their mothers were more than enough for me. “No way – but it sure sounds like it.” They were, in fact, repeating the first half of the Muslim declaration of faith, “There is no God but God,” and a few claps later, the second half: “Muhammad is the messenger of God.” A …

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all
2 years ago

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all

LA Times  

Morocco’s recent victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal — the first time an Arab or African country reached the semifinals in the World Cup — before losing to France 2-0 on Wednesday, has riveted the world in general and the Arab world in particular. Does Morocco’s extraordinary performance in the World Cup represent a victory for the 450 million strikingly …

Moroccan fans in London have embraced their nation's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals
2 years ago

Moroccan fans in London have embraced their nation's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals

Daily Mail  

The Trellick Lounge that sits at the bottom of the the famous tower block that bears the same name on Golborne Road is usually a calm place where the local Moroccan community stroll in on an evening to sip mint tea, play Parchis and talk about their day. Morocco's historic World Cup run was ended in the semi-final after a …

Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’
2 years ago

Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’

The Hindu  

Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run shows the cause has not been “buried”, says Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub. “The World Cup reveals the lie that the Palestinian cause has been buried by the recent normalisation agreements” said Rajoub, who is also the secretary general of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah movement. …

Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss
2 years ago

Morocco fans honour their team despite semifinal loss

Al Jazeera  

Al Khor, Qatar – Morocco’s dreams of reaching the World Cup final were dashed after a 2-0 loss to France in the last four. “We are a little upset, I won’t lie,” Hassan Chadilly, from Casablanca, told Al Jazeera at Al Bayt Stadium. “I was really hoping we could meet Argentina in the final … but France were better than …

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Social media reacts after Morocco’s historic World Cup run

Al Jazeera  

The dream is over for the Atlas Lions but they brought much of the world along for the ride. United States website Bleacher Report, and United Kingdom-based Goal magazine spoke for many when reflecting on events after the game: This Morocco team will go down in history 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/j90HWRF1D7 — GOAL December 14, 2022 English YouTuber Chunkz spoke of the …

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DOHA, Qatar — It’s a rare moment in the Middle East when the public’s voice roars louder than those of the governments. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions. It’s …

Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar …

How underdog Morocco became ‘the Rocky of this World Cup’ and has uplifted a region
2 years ago

How underdog Morocco became ‘the Rocky of this World Cup’ and has uplifted a region

LA Times  

The Corniche, the 4½-mile waterfront promenade that wraps around Doha Bay, has become a gathering spot for fans at Qatar’s World Cup. Now the world is with Morocco.” — Morocco’ coach Walid Regragui “Morocco’s success in the World Cup is seen as a success for all Arab nations as well as North African nations,” said Mounah Abdel-Samad, a professor at …

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win
2 years ago

How the Arab world celebrated Morocco’s win

Al Jazeera  

Morocco’s World Cup fairytale continues to enchant football lovers after the Atlas Lions beat Portugal 1-0 to book their place in the tournament’s semi-finals. In the Arab world, Saturday’s win felt particularly sweet, with Morocco’s progression marking the first time an Arab or African country has ever reached the last four in 92 years of World Cup history. “And a …

Morocco fans celebrate ‘amazing’ victory over Portugal
2 years ago

Morocco fans celebrate ‘amazing’ victory over Portugal

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – Morocco caused another upset at the World Cup by beating Portugal and booking a spot in the semi-finals for the first time in their history, much to the delight of thousands of their fans and citizens at Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday. “It’s been an amazing journey for our people in these past few weeks … something …

Morocco wakes up to a World Cup dream that came true
2 years ago

Morocco wakes up to a World Cup dream that came true

Al Jazeera  

Morocco beat Spain to reach the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals. “We’re so proud.” It was a day where history was made and Moroccans on the streets the morning after said they could not be more proud of what the team had achieved. “We are delighted to be Moroccans today, since we are the first Arab country that has reached the …

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain
2 years ago

Morocco fans celebrate historic World Cup win over Spain

Al Jazeera  

Doha, Qatar – It was ecstasy for Morocco and sheer anguish for Spain as the Atlas Lions defeated the former world champions on penalties at Qatar’s Education City Stadium and secured a quarter-final berth for the first time in World Cup history. The Fez resident said both “Arabs and Africans” will be the “happiest people today”. Anass Boumlek, 26, from …

Arabs rejoice as one after Morocco’s historic World Cup win
2 years ago

Arabs rejoice as one after Morocco’s historic World Cup win

Al Jazeera  

Wave of euphoria sweeps the Arab world as Morocco become first Arab nation to advance to the last eight of World Cup. Safa, who was also at Morocco’s game against Canada on December 1, said the hype from the fans inside the stadium probably also had a “positive impact” on the players. A country that is a signatory to the …

Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco at World Cup
2 years ago

Arab fans in Qatar rally behind Morocco at World Cup

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Moroccans in Qatar are feeling the love from across the Arab world ahead of their country’s World Cup clash with Spain on Tuesday. After their own teams were eliminated from the first World Cup in the Middle East, many Qatari, Saudi and Tunisians fans in Doha are now rallying behind Morocco — the last Arab team left …

FIFA World Cup: Arab fan support key for Tunisia vs Australia at Qatar WC
2 years ago

FIFA World Cup: Arab fan support key for Tunisia vs Australia at Qatar WC

The Hindu  

Expect “TUN-is, TUN-is, TUN-is” chants to reverberate around the Al Janoub stadium as Tunisia enjoys overwhelming home-like support when it takes on Australia in each team’s second match at the World Cup on Saturday. “We obviously have to deal with the crosses better.” France leads the group with three points, Tunisia and Denmark are next with one point each and …

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentina fans react after the two-time FIFA World Cup winners lose to lower ranked Saudi Arabia

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s 51st-ranked team, which had suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever. But when the shock subsided it will rightly be angry at how a squad packed with household names and who were …

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’
2 years, 1 month ago

Shock win over Argentina culturally ‘significant moment for all Saudis’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Saudi Arabian fans based in the UK have described their …

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Arab world revels in Saudi win over Argentina at World Cup

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Overjoyed fans erupted in celebration around the Arab world Tuesday after Saudi Arabia’s shocking World Cup win over Argentina. From Syria and Jordan to Gaza and Qatar — host of this year’s World Cup -- fans basked in Saudi Arabia’s achievement, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history. “I’m speechless,” Saudi Arabia fan Sultan Alharthi …

Saudi Arabia’s shock win over Argentina reverberates beyond World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s shock win over Argentina reverberates beyond World Cup

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Saudi Arabia’s players celebrate with their fans at …

Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Argentines shocked, saddened by loss to Saudis at World Cup

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Tears welled in the eyes of Oscar López as he washed the windows of the Buenos Aires building where he works as the superintendent. “If they’re in the World Cup, no team is easy,” López said. “You always have to be careful.” Most of Argentina got up early to watch the 7 a.m. match and the …

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1
2 years, 1 month ago

World Cup stunner: Saudi Arabia beats Messi’s Argentina 2-1

Associated Press  

LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after pulling off one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina. It’s a very hard blow because we did not expect to start in this way.” Saudi Arabia’s comeback …

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Tunisia holds Denmark 0-0
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup 2022 | Tunisia holds Denmark 0-0

The Hindu  

Tunisia held European Championship semifinalist Denmark to a 0-0 draw Tuesday, three hours after Saudi Arabia beat Argentina in a shocking upset. Before a stadium filled almost entirely with Tunisia's red-clad supporters, midfielder Aïssa Laïdouni set the tone in the very first minute when he stripped emblematic Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen of the ball with an aggressive sliding tackle — …

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before
2 years, 1 month ago

FIFA World Cup: We're Going to be More United Than Ever Before

News 18  

Lionel Messi said Argentina’s shock loss to Saudi Arabia was a “very heavy blow” but vowed the South American champions would bounce back from the defeat. “It’s a very heavy blow, a defeat that hurts, but we must continue to have confidence in ourselves,” Messi said after Argentina crashed to a stunning 2-1 loss in Group C. “This group is …

Messi after Saudi Arabia defeat: We didn’t expect to start like this
2 years, 1 month ago

Messi after Saudi Arabia defeat: We didn’t expect to start like this

The Hindu  

After being rudely jolted from his ‘happy’ dreams of enjoying the World Cup, a ghostly Lionel Messi, with life sucked out of him after 55-minutes of second-half nightmare, had very little energy to answer the probing questions of the world press. We should prepare for what’s coming; we have to win, and it depends on us.” An equally dejected Lionel …

Saudi Arabia defeat offers Argentina reality check again at FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia defeat offers Argentina reality check again at FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

The stars appeared to be aligning for Lionel Messi as he arrived at the Qatar World Cup as the talisman for an Argentina squad that has been simply unbeatable since 2019. What happened next suggested that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s fifth and final World Cup might all end up in familiar crushing disappointment. Saudi Arabia, FIFA’s 51st-ranked team, which …

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia’s Renard not dwelling on World Cup win against Argentina

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia’s French coach Herve Renard warned his players not to celebrate for too long after their “totally crazy” 2-1 win against Argentina in their World Cup opener on Tuesday. “This is football, sometimes totally crazy things can happen,” added the French coach, who previously led Zambia and the Ivory Coast to Africa Cup of Nations glory. “When you come …

Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina And Lionel Messi In One Of Biggest World Cup Upsets Ever
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia Stuns Argentina And Lionel Messi In One Of Biggest World Cup Upsets Ever

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING LUSAIL, Qatar — Lionel Messi stood with his hands on his hips near the center circle, looking stone-faced as Saudi Arabia’s jubilant players ran in all directions around him after scoring one of the biggest World Cup upsets ever against Argentina. Saudi Arabia’s comeback joins the list of other major World Cup upsets: Cameroon’s 1-0 win over …

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia beats Argentina 2-1 for first major upset of Qatar World Cup

The Hindu  

It looked like Lionel Messi took 10 minutes and a penalty to set sails for yet another World Cup adventure – his last – to exorcise the ghosts of disappointments past. A foul on De Paul on the left in the eighth minute saw Messi play the freekick wide, but the game was abruptly stopped as referee Slavko Vincic ran …

Saudi fans rejoice after historic World Cup win over Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi fans rejoice after historic World Cup win over Argentina

Al Jazeera  

Lusail, Qatar – Ahmed Shaqri is ecstatic. “This is my first World Cup match, and I get to see Saudi Arabia beat Argentina,” said the Green Falcons fan, moments after witnessing his team defeat the Qatar 2022 favourites at a packed Lusail Stadium in one of the biggest upsets in the football tournament’s history. “After that second goal, I thought …

Struggling Tunisians find joy in spirited World Cup display
2 years, 1 month ago

Struggling Tunisians find joy in spirited World Cup display

Al Jazeera  

With their economy in a crisis, Tunisians have little to smile about these days – but their football team is one of them. The reason was none other than the opening match of the Eagles of Carthage, as Tunisia’s football team are known, in the Qatar World Cup campaign against Denmark. An hour before the 2pm kickoff, Tunisians were stunned …

Watch: Saudi Arabia fans tease Lionel Messi with Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration after beating Argentina
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Saudi Arabia fans tease Lionel Messi with Ronaldo's 'Siu' celebration after beating Argentina

India Today  

Saudi Arabia fans used Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic 'siu' celebration to mock Lionel Messi and Argentina after beating La Abiceleste in their World Cup 2022 opener on Tuesday in Doha. Saudi Arabia stunned Argentina in the World Cup on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Lionel Messi's side, sparking an outpouring of Arab pride amidst the Middle East's first staging of …

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with inspired second-half performance
2 years, 1 month ago

Saudi Arabia stun Argentina with inspired second-half performance

Al Jazeera  

In the first upset of the 2022 World Cup, Saudi Arabia take down the two-time champions 2-1. Saudi Arabia have shocked Argentina with two second-half goals to beat one of the pre-tournament favourites in their opening World Cup match, marking the first upset of the 2022 edition of the sport’s biggest event. If the first half had belonged to Argentina, …

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