Achraf Hakimi delivers heartwarming message to MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov for his ‘support’ during 2022 FIFA World Cup
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be remembered as one of the most memorable tournaments in recent memory, and it was a bittersweet experience for Morocco and their star player Achraf Hakimi. The Atlas Lions were the Cinderella story of the tournament, making it to the semi-finals of the competition before being eliminated by France.
Despite the heartbreaking loss, Morocco and Achraf Hakimi had a lot to be proud of during the tournament. The 24-year-old defender was a standout performer for Morocco, and his impressive displays against some of the world’s best teams earned him widespread acclaim from fans and pundits alike. Hakimi also has some high-profile fans, including mixed martial arts fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Hakimi shares a post with a heartwarming thank you message. He shared a picture of himself and Nurmagomedov, with the caption: “Thanks for the support @TeamKhabib”. The gesture of appreciation has been well-received by fans and pundits alike, with many praising Hakimi for his attitude and maturity.
Morocco achieved an inspiring feat by becoming the first African team to reach the FIFA World Cup semifinals
Morocco made history as the first African nation to advance to a World Cup semi-final, beating Portugal 1-0. Youssef En-Nesyri scored the only goal of the match just before half-time, and the Moroccan defense once again kept a clean sheet. The Atlas Lions have been a standout performer at the tournament, holding Croatia to a draw in the group stages, and then going on to defeat Belgium, Spain, and now Portugal.
Manager Walid Regragui expressed his delight that not only Moroccans are backing his team, but Africans and Arabs as well. The Al Thumama Stadium was filled with excitement and enthusiasm on Saturday as if the whole of the continent and region were present, delighted to see their team create history. The Portuguese team suffered a defeat that likely signals the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s career in the World Cup.
He was unable to overcome the Moroccan defense and was heartbroken as he made his way off the field after the game had ended. In the end, Morocco managed to preserve a triumphant and renowned success that will be recalled for a long time. The Atlas Lions celebrated with gusto, sending Regragui up in their well-known celebratory ritual.
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