His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai praised the Morocco team anew after beating Portugal 1-0 out of the quarterfinals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
“No voice is louder than the voice of Morocco in the World Cup 
.. Congratulations to all Arabs for achieving the Arab dream at the hands of the lions of Morocco,” tweeted His Highness.
لا صوت يعلو فوق صوت المغرب في كأس العالم
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 10, 2022
For his part, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, stated that the Moroccan team brought joy to all Arabs around the world with their win.
“Congratulations, O Morocco… Congratulations, O Lions of the Atlas… Once again, you created joy and made your fans happy in every Arab house and around the world… Today, with your aspiration, the dream of recording an exceptional Arab achievement on the land of the sisterly State of Qatar is growing,” said His Highness.
مبروك يا المغرب … مبروك يا أسود الأطلس…من جديد صنعتم الفرحة وأسعدتم جماهيركم في كل بيت عربي وحول العالم … اليوم، بهمتكم يكبُر الحلم بتسجيل انجاز عربي استثنائي على أرض دولة قطر الشقيقة. pic.twitter.com/4HByxF1qpi
— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 10, 2022
Morocco’s national soccer team, known as the Atlas Lions, have achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African and Arab nation to advance to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
In a nail-biting match against Portugal, Morocco secured a deserved 1-0 victory thanks to a stunning first-half header from Youssef En-Nesyri. Despite being injured, En-Nesyri showed incredible athleticism and determination to score the winning goal, sending Morocco through to the next round.
This marks the fourth time that an African country has reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, but Morocco is the first to make it to the final four. This achievement is a testament to the team’s hard work and dedication, as well as the support of their fans back home. The Atlas Lions will now face the winner of the Anglo-Franco clash on Wednesday, with the hopes of their nation resting on their shoulders.
