The Moroccan national football team felt an exceptional sense of pride and love from citizens, as the whole city was painted in red on Tuesday in celebration of their homecoming.
Fans from all age groups and different nationalities joined to see their continent’s biggest pride in the World Cup.
The national team passed through a double-decker bus from Rabat-Sale airport, touring all the way to the Royal palace.
Masses gathered across streets leading all the way to the palace, coming from different cities since the morning to see the Atlas Lions upon their arrival.
Other citizens took the opportunity to market Moroccan national flag accessories, such as balloons, hats, and sunglasses, in addition to snacks.
Atlas Lions react
PSG star Achraf Hakimi posted on Twitter pictures of the occasion, stating, “Thank you for your unconditional support. Today was a very special day. Dima Maghrib.”
Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat also posted on Instagram a picture of the event, and wrote, “I will never forget this! One big Family! Thank you.”
International player Sofiane Boufal also posted pictures on Instagram, saying, “A day to remember.”
Noussair Mazraoui posted on his Instagram a picture of the bus with red colors around it, stating, “This is Morocco! These are lions! This is true love and support! Thank you for everything and may Allah bless you all.”
The national team captain Romain Saiss posted the collective picture with the Royal family on Instagram.
Saiss wrote in the same post, “Proud and honored to be able to meet His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Royal family and to receive this wissam.
“An unforgettable moment that will remain engraved forever, May God protect His Majesty King Mohammed VI and the Royal family, Allah alwatane al malik,” he continued in the same Instagram post.
People React
Loubna El Haouzi, a young student told Hespress EN, “I came from Kenitra since 11 a.m. to see the national team.”
“They fulfilled our hearts with joy and pride, and we’ve never imagined that they will achieve such a big success in the World Cup,” she added.
“Seeing them in a few seconds means a lot to me, and I’m happier than I was before,” she continued, noting that, “I only saw Azzedine Ounahi among the others but still a good thing.”
“I am so happy to be here during this memorable day, and seeing them in a few seconds means the world to me,” Samia Derrak told Hespress EN.
“I came from Casablanca to see the Moroccan pride, they raised our flag high and made history during the whole competition,” she added.
The national team has shown unprecedented performance during the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup, after beating strong opponents, namely Belgium (2-0), Canada (2-1), Spain on penalties (3-0), and Portugal (1-0).
Peaceful ambiance to riot attempts
Immediately after the national football team’s passing, Moroccan people have begun racing and rushing to return to their homes.
Several began mobbing and racing, others took the opportunity to enter the train station and get to the train without purchasing the ticket to their destination, as seen by Hespress EN journalists.
Young citizens gathered while waiting for the train, singing songs to make the occasion last longer and remembering their historical achievements during the World Cup.
Personnel at the train station failed to monitor and control the situation and ended up leaving them access to make their return to their homes.
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