Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai extended a heartfelt message to Morocco, following their loss against France during the Qatar World Cup semi final.
“Proud of the lions… proud of the performance… proud of the spirit… proud of the arrival… Morocco raised the head of the Arabs in the largest international sports forum… Thank you, the Atlas Lions,” the Dubai ruler said via Twitter.
Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of the Executive Council in Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum also extended his gratitude to the team that surpassed all expectations during the Qatar World Cup.
“Thank you to the stars of the Moroccan national team… You honored the Arabs with this exceptional football performance in the World Cup Qatar 2022, and you achieved pride for every Arab who knows that nothing is impossible with determination and ambition.. The coming, God willing, is better for our Arab youth everywhere,” Sheikh Hamdan said via Twitter.
Morocco stunned the football world with dramatic victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to reach semi-finals of the World Cup in Qatar.
This was the first time an African side has reached the last four of the FIFA World Cup, sparking joy across the Arab world.
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