Zidane brings a smile to the Iraqi football fans after farewell to the Arab Cup
The Iraqi football fans rejoiced, and many expressed their great happiness, after the Iraqi Olympic team player Zidan Iqbal was called to play with the first team of Manchester United in the European Champions League, and his participation yesterday in the conclusion of the first round against the Swiss team Young Boys in the last minutes of the match that ended A draw with a goal for the same.
This joy, which was expressed by many on various social networking sites yesterday and today, comes despite the Iraqi team's farewell early from the first round of the Arab Cup, which is currently hosted by Qatar.
Zidan Iqbal had previously participated with the Iraqi Olympic team in the West Asian Championship qualifiers, and the Iraqi Football Association was unable to include him in the first team because the Arab Cup does not coincide with the days of "FIFA".
In a press statement after the match, Zidane said: “It was an incredible feeling on my first appearance at Old Trafford. I grew up supporting this club, and representing Manchester United in the Champions League is an incredible honor. I thank them enough, it's just the beginning, and thank God always and forever.
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