Saudi Arabia declares Wednesday, a national holiday, as the Kingdom celebrates its seismic 2-1 World Cup win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina
The Football loving Kingdom of Saudi Arabia erupted with joy after its team managed to secure the victory over two-time World Cup winner Argentina.
The public holiday will be for all state employees “and the private sector, and male and female students in all educational stages”, the government announced.told the national team: “All I want to tell you is stay relaxed, play your game and do your thing.” Few believed that this was just another game, this was a nation-building moment, a chance to turn a tide.
There was disbelief and sadness in Argentina as the final whistle went nearly 14,000 kilometres away in Qatar. “Incredible,” Argentinian football magazine Olé announced beside a photograph of Lionel Messi cradling his face in his hands. From Syria and Jordan to Gaza and Qatar - host of this year’s World Cup - fans basked in Saudi Arabia's achievement, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament’s history.
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