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Art and music part of Moroccan football tradition. (Courtesy)

Attending the FIFA World Cup finals in the capital Rabat when Wydad Casablanca played against Saudi side Al Hilal, one could not help, but notice the art in football. Arriving at the manicured stadium, the Mouley Abdella is a beehive of activity as Wydad supporters. The singing and chanting is heartwarming, the ecstasy is palpable and the red team colours engulf the stadium. One can hardly notice Al Hilal supporters in some small corner in blue colours.

A well-delivered goal by El Amloud sent the stadium into wild celebration, with the supporters playing with colours to form the name of the club in Arabic and the singing and dance reaching maximum decibel levels.

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