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In the Arab world, everyone unites behind Morocco

Morocco’s Atlas lions’ win over Spain in the World Cup round of 16 football match on Tuesday sent shockwaves through the region. 

In the Arab world, everyone unites behind Morocco

In Gaza, Palestinian supporters support Morocco against Spain on Dec. 6, 2022. (Credit: Mohammad Abed/AFP)

“We all felt that Morocco’s victory was a victory of all Arabs,” said Jalal, a 28-year-old Palestinian resident of Jerusalem. Since Tuesday night, the fact that the Atlas Lions reached the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar resonates well beyond the...
“We all felt that Morocco’s victory was a victory of all Arabs,” said Jalal, a 28-year-old Palestinian resident of Jerusalem. Since Tuesday night, the fact that the Atlas Lions reached the World Cup quarterfinals in Qatar resonates well beyond the...