Morocco stunned Spain by knocking them out of the 2022 FIFA world cup. By defeating the football heavyweight, the African nation has qualified for the quarter-finals. They will play Ronaldo-led Portugal in the knockouts on Saturday.
Team Morocco after their victory over Spain
The win by Morocco is being termed historic for several reasons. After defeating Spain, the Moroccon team celebrated with a Palestinian flag with the Moroccon ones. This is not the first time that the Moroccon team has waived the Palestinian flag in the tournament. They did so following their victory against Canada in a group-stage match.
Morocco celebrates their victory by raising the Palestinian flag 🇵🇸. Palestine has been the winner in this World Cup. Arab regimes can pursue normalisation, but the people of the Arab world will have the final say. Congratulations Morocco for your victory and principled stance 🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/eTrNQWhelB
— Amro Ali (@_amroali) December 6, 2022
Is It allowed?
In their regulations, FIFA has made it clear that banners, flags, and fliers that are deemed to “political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature” are not prohibited. Football governing bodies have been issued fines for displaying the Palestinian flag in stadiums.
Morocco celebrates win against Spain holding Palestine flag. 🇲🇦🏆🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/CJ6K9m9Xx0
— Muslim (@Muslim) December 6, 2022
Politically, the hosts Qatar supporter of the Palestinian cause. Besides, the state also does not have relations with Israel.
Celebrations in Spain
Even after the loss of their home team, crowds gathered in Barcelona, the second largest city in the country with Moroccan, Egyptian, Algerian and Palestinian flags in the centre. The place where the fans gathered is traditionally used by Barcelona fans to celebrate their victories.
The whole of Morocco's team recited Surah al-Fatiha together, before taking penalties against Spain. pic.twitter.com/G5AtcAFN6s
— • (@Alhamdhulillaah) December 6, 2022
Following the conclusion of the first phase of the World Cup, Morocco is the only Arab/African country in the tournament. The World Cup is a special one, as it is the first time that a Muslim country has hosted FIFA. As a result, the same, Moroccan team is enjoying support from several fans in the Middle East and nearby countries.
