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government of Saudi Arabia has declared
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a public holiday to be observed on
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Wednesday following their team's shock
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win over Argentina at the Qatar World
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Argentina despite Captain by Lionel
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Messi one of the greatest footballers of
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all time were expected to make short
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work of the unfancied Saudis before a
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Deep Run in the competition
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they came to Qatar as second favorites
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to lift the trophy behind South American
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Rivals Brazil according to Reuters
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thousands of Saudi Arabian fans packed
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the Lucille stadium in Doha to cheer
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their teen to a remarkable comeback
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a quick-fire double of second-half goals
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by Soleil all Sherry and Salem all
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dasari Eclipse Messi's early penalty
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kick goal one of the biggest shocks in
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FIFA World Cup history tweeted thiefy
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country's official account
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Saudi Arabia's public holiday applies to
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all employees and public and private
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sectors as well as students
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the Saudi ruling Crown Prince Mohammed
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bin Salman was visible at the opening
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game of the tournament sitting alongside
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much maligned FIFA president Gianni
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Saudi Arabia is bidding for hosting
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rights to the 2030 World Cup
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Argentina's tournament is now already at
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risk of collapsing and they face a
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battle to emerge from Group C as one of
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two qualifiers for The Knockout rounds
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they take on Mexico next on Saturday
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after Saudi Arabia played Poland earlier
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at View's exclusive rights rewarders Nan
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news agencies November 22 2022
