Inside Saudi Arabia’s El Clasico, Where Football Is Life
Al-Hilal fans are outnumbered, naturally so as it is their away game. But outpassioned? Not quite. They are preparing to unfurl their tifo, one that says ‘No escape, nowhere to hide.’
The speakers blare K-Dot singing: ‘Sometimes you gotta pop out and show.’
Al-Hasan pops out. And, sure enough, he shows.
Just as Al-Hilal fans unfurl their grand display, he strikes with a sharp object, slashing through the tifo, carving holes into their symbol of pride. His mission is complete. Now, he must vanish before security descends upon him.
Al-Hasan makes a run for his life, weaving through the chaotic throng. In a few minutes, he is at his supposed sanctuary, masterfully blended among his Curva Gold brothers.
Mission completed, successfully.
