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If there are two countries ‘torn’ by war, those are Syria and Palestine. The first of them is found in a civil war since 2011while the second is living a war conflict with Israel which has thousands of deaths. But sometimes, football manages to make you forget all the evils.
Both countries have qualified for the first time in their history to the round of 16 of the Asia Cup. Syria, by the hand of Héctor Cúperhas managed to finish third in the group after adding a victory (against India), a defeat against Australia and a goalless draw against Uzbekistan.
After the game, the Argentine coach spoke to the media to assess the victory, and had an exciting moment with his translator. After finishing his intervention, the translator and the journalist They couldn’t hold back their tears and hugged each other crying.while Héctor Cúper enjoyed the situation.
Syria qualified for the round of 16 of the Asia Cup. The chronicler and the interpreter were moved by this historic event. The coach Héctor Cúper 🇦🇷, already a legend, not so much 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ILzITl49Rg
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Palestine’s peace gesture for children
Another of the historic moments of the Asia Cup was starred by Palestine. Also third in their group after beating Hong Kong, drawing against the United Arab Emirates and losing hard against India, the team of Macrame Dabboub He made it to the round of 16.
During the victory against Hong Kong, the players staged an emotional celebration. All the footballers performed the double peace sign used in the Handala comic, a symbol of resistance in Palestine that children use when they are scared in war.
Oday Dabbagh poses with the Celtic fans’ shirt in support of Palestine.
Two countries that are experiencing a tragic moment but that, thanks to the Asia Cup, have been able to forget for a few minutes what they are suffering, being able to give joy to their citizens.
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2024-01-24 10:51:48
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