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Sheikh Mohammed praises Egypt’s Pharaohs after heroic World Cup battle

Sheikh Mohammed praises Egypt’s Pharaohs after heroic World Cup battle

From Gulf Today · () English

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  • Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised Egypt's national football team for their World Cup performance.
  • He described their match against the world champions as a "heroic" and "proud moment" for Egypt and the Arab world.
  • The Dubai ruler commended the team's determination and fighting spirit, calling them heroes.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, lauded Egypt's national football team for their valiant efforts in a World Cup match. He characterized the game against the reigning world champions as a "heroic match" and a "proud moment" for both Egypt and the wider Arab world. Sheikh Mohammed took to social media to express his admiration, highlighting the Pharaohs' "determination, resilience and fighting spirit" which captivated fans across the region. He stated that the team fought "valiantly against the world champions right up to the final minute." The Dubai ruler emphasized that despite the outcome, the team earned respect and admiration, concluding, "Hard luck; you will return to the Arab world as heroes, and you will remain heroes in the eyes of all Arabs." His message reflects a broad appreciation for the team's performance, celebrating their Egyptian spirit and the entertainment they provided.

Today, we witnessed a heroic match, an Egyptian and Arab spectacle, in which Egypt’s Pharaohs fought valiantly against the world champions right up to the final minute.

— Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al MaktoumPraising the Egyptian national football team's performance in a World Cup match.
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