British Broadcaster Piers Morgan Reacts to Morocco's Win Over Portugal

• Piers Morgan has heaped praises on Morocco after beating Portugal in the World Cup
• The Atlas Lions became the first African country to reach the semi-final of the World Cup
• Morocco will face the winner of the game between France and England in the semi-final

Piers Morgan is full of praise for Morocco following their historic win in the quarter-final of the World Cup against Portugal.

Youssef En-Nesyri's first half header ensured Morocco became the first African team to reach the last four of the World Cup.

After the game, the British broadcaster took to social media to celebrate the performance of the Atlas Lions.

"Wow. Morocco win. Heartbreak for Portugal but what a moment for Africa and the Arab world. And so well deserved - they were fantastic tonight," he wrote on Twitter.

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Morocco were resilient in the second half despite the introduction of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Late into the game, the North Africans were reduced to ten men after Walid Chedri was sent off for two bookable offences.

Morocco will now face the winner of the match between France and England for a place in the final of the World Cup.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Piers Morgan ignited a massive debate on social media on Saturday, December 10 with suggestions that Ronaldo was a greater target for media than Lionel Messi.

The controversial TV personality is an open Cristiano Ronaldo fan, and has been publicly backing the Portugal superstar since the controversial interview that aired in late November.

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On this occasion, however, Piers had something to say about Ronaldo’s arch-rival Messi.

Ronaldo breaks down in tears after World Cup exit

Cristiano Ronaldo broke down in uncontrollable tears after Portugal crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup following defeat to Morocco.

Youssef En-Nesyri's first half header ensured the Atlas Lions became the first African national to reach the semi-final of the World Cup.

Ronaldo, who came on in the second half, could not help his side from exiting the tournament despite the Europeans dominating the game.