World Cup 2022: Morocco and Algeria — ‘Forever brothers’
14 December 2022 |
10:47 am
Despite ongoing diplomatic disputes, many Algerians are supporting their Moroccan neighbors in Qatar. The Atlas Lions are representing both Africa and the Arab world, but the identity of their opponents is also key.
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