Tunisian Newspaper Praises Yassine Bounou ’s “Epic Performance” at the FIFA Club World Cup

The Tunisian newspaper Al-Shorouk praised the exceptional performance of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou during the match between his club Al Hilal Saudi and English side Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup held in the United States.

In an article published on Wednesday, the newspaper described the match played on Monday night into Tuesday, which ended with Al Hilal’s historic 4-3 victory after extra time to advance to the quarterfinals, as “a historic night that Al Hilal and Arab fans will never forget.” It emphasized that Bounou’s performance was “truly epic by all measures,” not just ordinary.

Al-Shorouk highlighted that Bounou played the full 120 minutes, maintaining his focus and resilience against Manchester City’s attacks, thwarting all scoring attempts and leading Al Hilal to a historic achievement. The article noted that the Moroccan international combined agility, intelligence, and lightning-fast reflexes in his saves, “as if he had more than two arms.”

The newspaper concluded by stating that Bounou proved to be more than just a goalkeeper; he is a defensive leader who inspires his teammates and instills confidence in the toughest moments, making him the undisputed star of the match.

from: fesnews

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