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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Beats and words. Arts and Culture reporter for The National. Views are my own.
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‘Hakam’: The Arabic word for referee heard throughout the World Cup

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By Saeed Saeed Verified
| The National Verified
With the 2026 World Cup reaching the round of 16 and advancing towards the final on July 19, Arabic commentary will probably use the word hakam more prominently. In the context of the football ground, it refers to the referee or official responsible for applying the rules of the sport. The word also appears in hakam musaid, meaning assistant referee, and al hakam al rabi, the fourth official, who carries out their duties outside the pitch.
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Cristiano Ronaldo's tears for Diogo Jota and the grief running through the 2026 World Cup

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By Saeed Saeed Verified
| The National Verified
The 2026 World Cup has been defined by joys on the pitch and losses beyond it. Alongside heroic victories and major upsets, the tournament has carried its share of grief, with national sides, teammates and fans honouring those who did not live to witness the spectacle unfolding across the US, Canada and Mexico. Through shared sorrow, acts of solidarity and public acknowledgements on the pitch and in the stands, these are some of the people remembered during the tournament.
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What ‘Bismillah’ means and why Cristiano Ronaldo may have said it before scoring World Cup penalty

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By Saeed Saeed Verified
| The National Verified
Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to whisper “Bismillah” before scoring an equalising penalty in Portugal’s 2-1 World Cup victory over Croatia. Widely shared footage appears to show him repeating the Arabic phrase before striking the ball. The 68th-minute goal was Ronaldo’s first in a World Cup knockout match.
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