President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday. UAE Presidential Court
President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday. UAE Presidential Court

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President Sheikh Mohamed congratulates Moroccan king on team making World Cup semi-finals

The UAE President commended the Atlas Lions for their spirit and discipline

The National

December 11, 2022

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President Sheikh Mohamed held a phone call with King Mohammed VI of Morocco on Sunday, congratulating him and the Moroccan people on the qualification of their football team for the World Cup 2022 semi-finals.

Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed that this historic achievement was the first of its kind for an Arab team, and said it had created an ambience of happiness and joy.

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He also expressed his confidence in the ability of the Moroccans to compete in grand championships, commending the exceptional performance of the team, their spirit and discipline, and wishing them further luck and success in their next steps.

Morocco fans around the globe celebrate World Cup win - in pictures

Morocco fans celebrate at Souq Waqif in Doha after their country's World Cup win over Portugal. AFP
Morocco fans celebrate at Souq Waqif in Doha after their country's World Cup win over Portugal. AFP
Morocco fans in the Astoria neighbourhood of Queens, New York. Reuters
Morocco fans in the Astoria neighbourhood of Queens, New York. Reuters
Morocco fans in Paris. Reuters
Morocco fans in Paris. Reuters
Morocco fans in Doha. Getty
Morocco fans in Doha. Getty
A Morocco fan celebrates in London. Reuters
A Morocco fan celebrates in London. Reuters
The UK capital was taken over by Moroccans. Reuters
The UK capital was taken over by Moroccans. Reuters
A Moroccan fan on his horse in Casablanca. Reuters
A Moroccan fan on his horse in Casablanca. Reuters
Fans block a bus in Trafalgar Square, London. Reuters
Fans block a bus in Trafalgar Square, London. Reuters
Morocco fans in London celebrate after reaching the semi-final. Reuters
Morocco fans in London celebrate after reaching the semi-final. Reuters
Fans wave their flags in Rabat. EPA
Fans wave their flags in Rabat. EPA
Moroccans in Rabat watching the match. AP Photo
Moroccans in Rabat watching the match. AP Photo
Moroccans beat their drums in Rabat. AP
Moroccans beat their drums in Rabat. AP
This Morroccan fan in Rabat celebrated with cake. AP
This Morroccan fan in Rabat celebrated with cake. AP
Moroccans celebrate in Rabat. AP
Moroccans celebrate in Rabat. AP
Souq Waqif in Doha was taken over by Morocco supporters. AFP
Souq Waqif in Doha was taken over by Morocco supporters. AFP
Mohammed celebrates with a replica World Cup trophy in Rabat, Morocco. AP
Mohammed celebrates with a replica World Cup trophy in Rabat, Morocco. AP
More scenes from Souq Waqif in Doha. AFP
More scenes from Souq Waqif in Doha. AFP
Celebrations in Rabt went on well into the night. AFP
Celebrations in Rabt went on well into the night. AFP
A fan is thrown in the air during Rabat celebrations. AFP
A fan is thrown in the air during Rabat celebrations. AFP
More scenes of joy from the Moroccan capital. AFP
More scenes of joy from the Moroccan capital. AFP
Morocco's supporters celebrate in Rabat. AFP
Morocco's supporters celebrate in Rabat. AFP

King Mohammed VI expressed his gratitude and appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed, wishing the UAE further progress and prosperity.

Morocco players celebrate with family after World Cup win - in pictures

Sofiane Boufal of Morocco with his mother after the World Cup 2022 quarter-final win over Portugal. EPA
Sofiane Boufal of Morocco with his mother after the World Cup 2022 quarter-final win over Portugal. EPA
Head coach Walid Regragui is mobbed by the crowd as he embraces his mother Fatima after the famous win. EPA
Head coach Walid Regragui is mobbed by the crowd as he embraces his mother Fatima after the famous win. EPA
Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, left, with Romain Saiss and his son. AFP
Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi, left, with Romain Saiss and his son. AFP
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's son wears his dad's gloves. Getty
Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's son wears his dad's gloves. Getty
Hakimi, right, is kissed by his mother after the group game against Belgium. AFP
Hakimi, right, is kissed by his mother after the group game against Belgium. AFP
Boufal with his mother. Morocco's next game is against France in the World Cup semi-finals. EPA
Boufal with his mother. Morocco's next game is against France in the World Cup semi-finals. EPA
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