[월드컵] Saudi Arabia declares a national holiday after comeback win over Argentina

Saudi Arabia declared the 23rd a public holiday after winning a 2-1 comeback victory over South American football powerhouses Argentina.

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud declared the day after the match a public holiday to celebrate the victory over Argentina on the 22nd.

As a result, all government officials, private companies and students, regardless of gender and age, will take time off, the Saudi government said.

Argentina is home to one of the best footballers in the world, Lionel Messi, and is a footballing powerhouse who has gone unbeaten in all 36 matches since July 2019. For this reason, Saudi Arabia’s comeback win is considered the biggest defeat in football history.

Even the Arab countries cheered with joy at Saudi Arabia’s victory.

Neighboring countries like Syria, Jordan and Dubai celebrated Saudi Arabia’s victory in establishing Arab pride.

The King of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rasia Al Maktoum, said the Saudis “deserved the victory” and called it “Arabian delight”. He added that he congratulated Saudi Arabia for making us all happy.

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