But there was a subtle sub plot in the Egyptian’s heroics, particularly with his third goal for his side. His celebration was in fact, an emulation of Zakaria who typically presses his hands over his ears whenever he scores a goal. It turns out that Zakaria suffers from an incurable Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) which is popularly known as Motor Neuron Disease. The disease typically affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord that control your muscles. In scientific terms, when one has ALS, motor neurons in your brain and spinal cord disintegrate.

Source: The Star September 12, 2020 20:14 UTC