"I'm dedicating this victory to the Egyptian people and Palestinian people, those kind and honourable people," he said in a post-match interview."My heart and soul are with them."Hassan, 59, a former striker for Egypt's national team, was emotional after leading his team through a historic moment — the first time the Pharaohs have gone through to the Round of 16.As thousands in war-ravaged Gaza cheered on Egypt from an outdoor screen in Nuseirat, Hassan thanked the Palestinians for their support."They are so happy for us, and for me," he said."After the Egyptian people, I dedicate this victory to the Palestinians and to the entire Arab world."A spokesperson for FIFA said flags representing member associations are permitted at FIFA tournaments Israel has yet to comment on the incident.Around 285 sports facilities have been destroyed — some completely bulldozed, others bombed.Gaza's flagship Al-Yarmouk Stadium, where Al-Arawi and other professionals once played in front of thousands of spectators, is now a tent city for displaced families.In a post on social media following the win, Hassan shared a photo of himself holding the flag captioned with three emojis: the Egyptian flag, a heart, and a Palestinian flag