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Unlike in my youth, when they meant discovering players from different lands, today’s World Cups are essentially contests between players from European clubs who know each other well and often play for the same team. When Kane took his penalties for England against France, he faced Hugo Lloris, his captain at Tottenham. The final developed into a contest between Messi and Kylian Mbappé, teammates at Paris Saint-Germain. It can be a wonderful “play within a play”, but the thrill of exploring the unknown has gone. Morocco held out the hope that football’s outsiders may finally aspire to the top table. Mustafa Baig, a lecturer in Islamic studies at the University of Exeter, told the dpa news agency that the bisht is a formal robe worn by royalty, dignitaries, grooms on their wedding day, and graduates at graduation ceremonies.

Messi was prominently pictured wearing a 'bisht' traditional cloak that the emir presented the Argentina icon. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani put the robe on Messi's shoulders and the Argentine maestro seemed happy to have been given the honour. CNN reached out to FIFA for comment regarding the decision to use the bisht in the presentation ceremony.Abu Salem, a Saudi tailor from Al-Ahsa, said, “Bishts were first tailored in Persia. Saudis were introduced to them when bisht vendors came here for Haj or Umra.” Sky Sports PULLED an interview with Mayor of Manchester Andy Burnham calling for the Premier League to drop their 10-point penalty against Everton... as the Toffees fan calls the move 'deeply troubling' Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer admits he 'can't stop seeing' video of him singing reggae dancehall song, as he opens up on his West Indies roots Olympic legend Usain Bolt dresses up as A Nightmare on Elm Street villain Freddy Krueger in bizarre advert... but what is sprint king promoting?

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Particularly popular in Saudi Arabia, it is also worn in other Gulf countries. Bishts are typically worn on special occasions such as weddings, but members of the royal family are almost always seen in them. Bishts, like any other type of clothing, come indifferent qualities. From the generally cheaper Syrian and Emirati bishts, to the widely regarded best in the world, Hasawi bishts, which are made in Al-Ahsa, the quality of the garment can make or break the look. One of the most renowned bisht makers in Al-Ahsa, Abdullah Jafar Al-Qattan, began working on bishts at the age of 7. Coming from a family of several generations of bisht makers (the name Al-Qattan means cotton manufacturer), he credits his father with his love of the garment.Tommy Fury parties with Chris Brown in Dubai nightclub with fans slamming the boxer for 'dancing to Sweet Caroline in his head' as star goes viral Some families in Al-Ahsa inherited their forefather’s skill and continue to make bishts in their family name. You can find a bisht called the Al-Qattan, Al-Kharas, Al-Mahdi or the Al-Bagli. Former Germany youth international footballer died, aged just 25, of 'natural causes' - three weeks after complaining of breathing problems in his last game for his club Man City vs RB Leipzig - Champions League: Guardiola's side take the lead thanks to Alvarez, who built on Phil Foden and Erling Haaland's efforts