The King of Saudi Arabia, Salman bin Abdelaziz, decreed that this Wednesday is a public holiday across the country on the occasion of “the victory of the Saudi national team against the Argentina national team at the World Cup”, reported the official news agency of the Arab country SPA.
The king “has decreed that tomorrow, Wednesday, will be a holiday for all public and private sectors of the country, as well as for all students,” according to a court filing reproduced by SPA.
He also added that the decision was made later The monarch will accept his son’s suggestionSaudi Arabia’s Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohamed bin Salman.
The streets of Riyadh and other cities across the country erupted in jubilation following his side’s victory against Argentine Lionel Messi, a historic milestone that was welcomed, at the same time, with great incredulity among the Saudis, who considered themselves unable even to compete in this duel.
The unexpected victory, which ended Albiceleste’s 36-game unbeaten run, also marked Saudi Arabia’s fourth participation in the World Cup in history.
Even the Saudi authorities were quick to react. The head of the Saudi Arabian Entertainment Authority and owner of Almería, Turki al Sheikh, announced on Twitter that access to two recreational parks in Riyadh will be free on Tuesday to mark the occasion.
Similarly, Saudi Prince Saud bin Salmán, brother of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohamed bin Salmán, posted a photo on social networks in which they were seen hugging and kissing each other.
At the Lusail stadium, in Qatar, those led by the Frenchman Hervé Renard They gave the first big surprise of the World Cup winning 2 to 1 over the last champion of America.
Yasir Al Shahran and Salem Al Dawsari, in just five minutes, at the start of the second half, dealt a blow to the Asians who are now anxiously looking at their chances of reaching the round of 16 where France, Australia, Tunisia or Denmark await .
His next match will be against Poland on Saturday and on Wednesday he will close his performance in Group C against the Mexicans led by Gerardo “Tata” Martino.
Source: Clarin
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