Morocco celebrates victory against Portugal with Palestine flag
Doha (QNN)- The Moroccan national team players raised the Palestinian flag again to celebrate their victory on Saturday against Portugal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
The Atlas Lions achieved a historic victory over Portugal, making Morocco the first African nation to reach the semi-final stage of a World Cup after stunning Portugal.
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Portugal piled on the pressure late on and introduced Cristiano Ronaldo as a second-half substitute but could now claw their way back into the game.
Morocco will play England or France in the semi-final.
The Moroccan players celebrated their victory by raising the Palestinian flag again alongside their own Moroccan one, taking a group photo with the Palestinian flag on the pitch following the end of the match.
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Morocco also celebrated their victory against Spain by raising the flag of Palestine on Tuesday.
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The Palestine flag has become a ubiquitous symbol throughout the world’s most celebrated sporting event despite Palestine not qualifying for the tournament.
Arab and international football fans have decided to express solidarity for Palestine at the event. They have been displaying Palestinian flags, wearing Palestinian armbands, singing and dancing for Palestine, refusing to be interviewed by Israeli channels, or simply leaning into the camera of Israeli broadcasts and chanting for Palestine.
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