Morocco’s World Cup Upset Over Belgium Hailed as ’Arab Pride’ by Dubai Leader

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Morocco's World Cup Upset Over Belgium Hailed as 'Arab Pride' by Dubai Leader

Following the victory of the Atlas Lions over the Red Devils on Sunday afternoon in Qatar, the Emir of Dubai addressed his congratulations to Romain Saïss and his teammates.

For Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Dubai, the Moroccan players, through their victory (2-0) over their Belgian counterparts, have honored the Arab world with a performance worthy of the name.

"The Atlas Lions... an Arab joy... an Arab pride from the ocean to the Gulf... a thousand congratulations to Morocco," wrote Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on Twitter.