‘You made us proud’: Egypt gives heroes’ welcome to team
Egypt's national football team received a hero's welcome after their most successful World Cup campaign in history. Despite a loss to Argentina, fans celebrated the team's performance and the players' public support for the Palestinian cause.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of international sports, national pride, and political activism in the Middle East.
comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source EL ALAMEIN: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah waves as the national team is welcomed by fans at the El Alamein International Airport on Friday.—Reuters EL ALAMEIN: Waving flags, singing patriotic songs and carrying banners proclaiming “Egypt’s men made us proud”, thousands of supporters welcomed Egypt’s national football team home on Friday after the Pharaohs produced the finest World Cup campaign in the country’s history.
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