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Lebronwon
11/22/22 12:19:30 PM
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/qatar-world-cup-saudi-arabia-declares-public-holiday-after-argentina-win

Saudi Arabia has declared a national holiday following its stunning 2-1 victory over Lionel Messis Argentina in the Qatar World Cup. All employees in the public and private sectors will have the day off work, according to the official Saudi Press Agency. Students will also not have to attend lessons. Saudi Arabia shocked favourites Argentina with brilliant goals from Saleh al-Shehri and Salem al-Dawsari. The Green Falcons, ranked 51st in the global rankings, beat the world's third-best team in a pulsating match at Doha's Lusail Stadium. Messi slotted in a penalty after a video review spotted a foul, as the South Americans dominated but had three goals disallowed. "One of the biggest shocks in FIFA World Cup history," tweeted the tournament's official account. Saudi Arabia's historic victory broke Argentina's 36-game unbeaten streak.

The win will come as a shock even within Saudi Arabia: last month Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told his country's players that no one expected them to win any points at the tournament. "I know our group is difficult in the World Cup, and nobody expects us to secure a win or a draw. So what I want to say is just be comfortable, play your game and enjoy the tournament," the de-facto Saudi leader said.



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Damn_Underscore
11/22/22 12:20:32 PM
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Imagine if they win every game going forward and get like a dozen more public holidays

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Irony
11/22/22 12:20:55 PM
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I don't follow footy roundy kicky. Are Saudi Arabia celebrating because they're awful and won one or was the prince only pessimistic this one cup?


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MabusIncarnate
11/22/22 12:22:28 PM
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Irony posted...
I don't follow footy roundy kicky. Are Saudi Arabia celebrating because they're awful and won one or was the prince only pessimistic this one cup?
First one yeah. This was like Miracle on Ice soccer

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Cheater87
11/22/22 12:23:17 PM
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Wow, that is a bit much lol.

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