The Big Picture
During a 1982 World Cup match, the Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, successfully protested a goal scored by France. The referee, after the protest, disallowed the goal. This event occurred six days before the start of the 2022 World Cup.
Key Facts
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A 1982 World Cup match featured a protest by Kuwait's Prince.
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The protest was against a goal scored by France.
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The referee disallowed the France goal following the protest.
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The incident occurred during the 1982 World Cup tournament.
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The event is noted six days before the 2022 World Cup.
How Media Is Covering This
1 article6 days to the World Cup: Kuwait's Prince successfully protested a France goal in 1982
Read moreWhy It Matters
This incident took place during the 1982 World Cup tournament. The specific match involved Kuwait and France.
The protest by the Kuwaiti royal led to the unusual outcome of a goal being disallowed after it was initially awarded. The event is recalled six days before the commencement of the 2022 World Cup.



