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Who is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?

Who is Sweden’s Yasin Ayari, and why didn’t he celebrate against Tunisia?

Summary

Yasin Ayari, a 22-year-old Swedish football player with Tunisian and Moroccan roots, scored twice in his World Cup debut against Tunisia. He did not celebrate his first goal strongly because of his family ties to Tunisia but celebrated his second goal with his teammates.

Key Facts

  • Yasin Ayari scored two goals for Sweden in their Group H World Cup match against Tunisia.
  • He is 22 years old and made his World Cup debut in this game.
  • Ayari was born in Sweden to a Tunisian father and a Moroccan mother.
  • He chose to represent Sweden, the country where he was born and raised, instead of Tunisia.
  • His father supported his decision to play for Sweden.
  • After his first goal, Ayari made a Muslim prostration gesture instead of celebrating loudly.
  • He celebrated his second goal with teammates and the Swedish crowd.
  • Ayari plays as a midfielder and recently joined English club Brighton & Hove Albion.
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