Egypt coach raises Palestinian flag after historic World Cup breakthrough

Egypt’s national football team achieved a historic milestone on Friday evening by qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in the country’s history. The team defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties after the match ended 1-1 following 120 minutes of play in a tightly contested knockout round encounter. The victory marks a significant achievement for Egyptian football on the global stage. Following the final whistle, head coach Hossam Hassan raised a Palestinian flag on the pitch and dedicated the team’s success to the Palestinian people. The gesture prompted Hassan to offer his condolences, saying “May God have mercy on their martyrs.” The emotional celebration reflected the coach’s solidarity with the Palestinian cause, a sentiment that resonates widely across the Arab world during the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.