In scenes that drew attention during the match between Morocco and Croatia - within the group tournament competitions in the Qatar World Cup 2022 - Moroccan fans ignited the audience's enthusiasm with their cheers, while the Palestinian flag and a picture of the late journalist Sherine Abu Aqle appeared in the stands of the match, which was attended by the Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Second.
An enthusiastic atmosphere
Social media platforms broadcast video clips of the enthusiastic atmosphere created by the fans of the Moroccan national team, as the stands of Al-Bayt Stadium in Al-Khor city in Qatar were covered in red, after the Moroccan fans flocked to them in large numbers, and chanted throughout the match to support their team, for a good start in the World Cup. It was achieved after a draw against Croatia, the runner-up of the last edition.
The Moroccan national team is as if it is playing on its land and among its fans, and this is the advantage of the presence of the World Cup in Arab land 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/YQa5nIvKPu
- Hamad Lahdan Al-Muhannadi (@hamadlahdan) November 23, 2022
The Emir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, attended the Morocco-Croatia match, and a video clip showed the Emir in the midst of the Moroccan audience, where he exchanged pictures with the Moroccan fans and some officials within the Moroccan official delegation.
The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad, attended yesterday - Tuesday - at Lusail Stadium, and appeared wearing the Saudi flag, in the match that witnessed Saudi Arabia's historic victory over the Argentine national team.
His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, was at Al Bayt Stadium to watch the Morocco-Croatia match# Qatar_World_Cup_2022 |
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- beIN SPORTS (@beINSPORTS) November 23, 2022
During the match, Palestinian and Moroccan fans raised the Palestinian and Moroccan flags, and slogans against normalization with Israel, while young men wore T-shirts bearing the image of the late colleague Sherine Abu Aqelah, in addition to the Palestinian keffiyeh.
Fans raise banners against normalization with Israel and a picture of the late colleague Sherine Abu Aqelah (communication sites)
Since its inception a few days ago - for the first time in the Arab region - the Qatar World Cup has witnessed various activities in solidarity with the Palestinian cause, while the Arab cheering stands are not devoid of raising the Palestinian flag.
The Palestinian flag was strongly present during the Morocco-Croatia match (communication sites)
The Moroccan national team snatched a valuable point in its journey towards the competition to reach the second round of the FIFA World Cup, after its goalless draw with Croatia, in its first appearance in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.