Egyptian President Sisi congratulates national team after World Cup round of 16 match

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated the national football team following their round of 16 appearance in the World Cup, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi congratulated the national football team following their World Cup round of 16 match against Argentina, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The team reached the knockout stage for the first time in its history, losing to defending champions Argentina. The president had previously presented the team with a personal trophy, stating it meant more than the World Cup, as The Zioneer reported on July 11.

2 developments

1. 15:37 · 12 JulLatest

   President Sisi officially congratulated the team following their round of 16 appearance.

2. 17:15 · 11 Jul

   Egyptian president gives national soccer team his own trophy, says it means more than the World Cup

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