BEIRUT: Shortly after Egypt made history by reaching a World Cup 16th round for first time by beating Australia, their coach celebrated the victory by waving a Palestinian flag. Hossam Hassan’s players had just won their Round of 32 match against Australia in a penalty shootout at Dallas Stadium on Friday when he carried a Palestinian flag and headed to one of the corners to celebrate the historic win. Videos of Hassan celebrating while carrying the flags of Palestine and Egypt went viral. “My heart and soul are with the good people of Palestine. I thank them very much for being happy for us.

Egypt face Australia in a historic World Cup game on Friday and the manager has been keen to highlight president Al-Sisi’s role in the achievement

Honan Hassan afirmou que a vitória contra a Austrália é um marco para o futebol árabe e africano

Dopo la storica qualificazione agli ottavi del Mondiale, Hossam Hassan sventola il vessillo palestinese sul terreno di gioco. A Gaza migliaia di persone escono

Fans in Gaza celebrated Egypt's win at match screenings held against the backdrop of bombed buildings.

The emotional tribute came after Egypt recorded the biggest World Cup knockout victory in their history

Pharaohs defeat Australia on penalties to secure place in last 16 of tournament

After a historic penalty shootout win over Australia, coach Hossam Hassan raises a Palestinian flag and dedicates Egypt’s first knockout victory to Palestinians

Emotional scenes in Dallas as Pharaohs seal last-16 spot and clash with Lionel Messi's Argentina

Il commissario tecnico dell'Egitto, Hossam Hassan, ha dedicato la storica vittoria dei Faraoni sull'Australia al popolo egiziano e palestinese, dopo che la sua squadra ha…

Il commissario tecnico dell'Egitto, Hossam Hassan, ha dedicato la storica vittoria dei Faraoni sull'Australia al popolo egiziano e palestinese, dopo...

“My heart and soul are with them,” he said post-game. “May God have mercy on their martyrs. I dedicate this victory to the Egyptian people and to the Palestinian people, the good…

After his team beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and qualified for the World Cup's round of 16 for the first time, Egypt coach Hossam Hassan celebrated by brandishing a Palestinian…

BEIRUT: Shortly after Egypt made history by reaching a World Cup 16th round for first time by beating Australia, their coach celebrated the victory by waving a Palestinian flag.…

Egyptens tränare, Hossam Hassan, viftade med en palestinsk flagga efter straffsegern mot Australien i 16-delsfinalen.

Hossam Hassan, próximo rival de la Selección Argentina, ingresó al campo con una bandera de Palestina tras eliminar a Australia.El entrenador dedicó la histórica clasificación al…