The opening ceremony of the 2022 FIFA World Cup was marked by the appearance of the iconic Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman but he was not on the Al Bayt stadium pitch alone.
The American superstar was joined by a young physically-challenged Qatari boy, who grabbed the attention of the world with his beautiful message and Quranic recitation.
The boy, known as Ghanem Al Muftah, is a Qatari youth icon who has become an inspiration for many young people in the Gulf. Al Muftah was born a twin and has Caudal Regression Syndrome, a rare disorder that impairs the development of the lower spine. Despite his condition, Al Muftah lived for 15 years.
He is one of FIFA’s ambassadors at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Al Muftah has defied all odds and currently studies political science as he has ambitions of becoming a diplomat. He has about 3 million followers on Instagram and is very popular on Tik Tok.
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