Egypt’s national team manager, Hossam Hassan, sparked controversy by waving a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team’s World Cup win over Australia.
Hassan dedicated the win to the “good and noble” Egyptian and Palestinian people, saying his heart and soul are with them.
The incident has raised questions about the display of political symbols at sporting events, with some arguing that it is divisive and others seeing it as a show of solidarity.
Background
Palestine is not competing in the World Cup, but the display of its flag has been seen at several matches, prompting questions about FIFA’s policy on political symbols.
The organization has yet to comment on the incident, which has sparked a debate about the role of politics in sports.
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