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😅 iPhones on the pitch as Arabs' supposed protest amuses the web
Oct 16 2025 10:38 · By onefootball.com
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An unusual photo took over social media in the wake of the Qatar vs United Arab Emirates match, played last Tuesday (14).
According to reports published on X , UAE fans allegedly threw valuable objects — such as iPhones and car keys — onto the pitch .
So far, no sports authority or local federation has officially confirmed the incident .
And most of the posts feature the same photo, which reinforces the idea that the episode never actually happened.
Even so, the “story” became one of the most talked-about topics on social media, generating memes and comments about the “luxury” of UAE fans even in moments of fury.
– Thursday, 16 October 2025
may this scenario find me
– Thursday, 16 October 2025
– Thursday, 16 October 2025
That’s not a riot, that’s a luxury giveaway
– Wednesday, 15 October 2025
That’s why Ivan Toney and Ronaldo went there
– Wednesday, 15 October 2025
– Thursday, 16 October 2025
– Thursday, 16 October 2025
– Wednesday, 15 October 2025
The episode is said to have occurred right after the final whistle, when part of the visiting fans were outraged by the result, which secured Qatar a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The United Arab Emirates can still qualify for the next World Cup, but the path is much harder now.
The Arab team will have to overcome two successive playoff rounds to secure one of the last spots.
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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.