Ronaldo's World Cup dream has been shattered as Morocco march into the semi-finals, representing the African continent and the Arab world along the way
and Ronaldo crashing out on the most mesmeric and unforgettable night in Doha. Even with several injuries depriving them of some key players, the efforts of those in red in the Al Thumama Stadium was awe-inspiring. Angers livewire Azzedine Ounahi bossed midfield at the age of 22, Yahia Attiyat Allah, who plays football in his homeland, had the game of his life at full-back.
There were heroes all over the pitch, with Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal making this team immortal. It appeared Cameroon football federation president Samuel Eto’o had completely lost his mind when he suggested last month that an African side will reach the final. Instead, clairvoyants the world over want to know his secret.last time out, Morocco were looking for a second successive victory over Iberian opponents – something the Byzantine Empire could not even achieve.
An Arab country had never had a team in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, never mind in last four. Three African nations had previously got to this stage, and all could not go one step further. They came in their droves. Some were Moroccan, some local Qataris, some draped in Palestinian flags to show solidarity with their Arab brothers – but unlike earlier in this tournament, those of the Middle Eastern persuasion in the stands were not all here to see Ronaldo. The western attitude towards Qatar and several other neighbouring countries has helped unite a region and a heritage.was well time as, again, Ronaldo did not start.
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