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Egyptian-Australians grapple with a ‘bittersweet’ dilemma: who to support in the World Cup?

The Egyptian diaspora are ‘addicted to football’ and will be in full voice when the Pharaohs take on the Socceroos. For some it’s a ‘win-win situation’⚽️ How and where to watch the Socceroos games in Australia⚽️ Full Socceroos coverage | Player guideIf you want to know how Egyptian-Australians are feeling ahead of Saturday’s Pharaohs v Socceroos showdown, watch Joseph Tawadros’s social media videos.In one, the multi-instrumentalist plays his oud, a Middle Eastern stringed instrument, while wearing a fez with an Australian flag on it, complete with dangling corks. Continue reading...