By Omotayo Edubi
Morocco’s fairytale run at the World Cup came to an end as they lost 2-0 to France on Wednesday, December 14.
Despite the defeat, the Atlas Lions could still afford to head home with pride after talking the World Cup by storm.
Fans all over the world are celebrating the team for breaking the record as the first African nation to play in the semi-finals.
@KanwariaSimran tweeted “What a team throughout the tournament”.
“This Moroccan side will be remembered for making World Cup history”
“What a manager, what a team Played like champions proud of you and thank you for making the sport football more entertaining and beautiful”.
@Hamza78625 “This Morocco team may have not won the World Cup, but they won our hearts”.
@ayimodolski “Alright now is the time to talk about Morocco”
“A solid performance in the world cup so far”
“Being in the semifinals is an unprecedented feat for Africa and the Arab world”
“You made us proud lads!”.
@AAMIRKHAN313ll “They fought like a warrior”
They highlighted the sufferings of Palestinians.
They celebrated with their mothers.
They defeated the giants.
They bowed down in front of the Almighty.
They will be remembered for ages.
They are the Atlas lions.
They are Morocco”.
@C_M_Farid said “MashaAllah, after #Morocco lost, they could have given in to despair. Instead, they performed prostration (sujood) to Allah, in thanks for His blessing”
“A shining example & encouragement to the Ummah to remember God, to be thankful, during good times & bad”.