Moroccan King Mohammed VI Pardons 18 Senegalese Football Fans
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King Mohammed VI of Morocco has granted pardons to 18 Senegalese football supporters who were arrested after attempting to storm the pitch during a match between Morocco and Senegal. The fans tried to invade the field in protest after a penalty was awarded to the host team Morocco in the closing stages of the game. The royal pardon comes as a gesture of goodwill between the two West African nations, both of which have strong football traditions and passionate supporter bases.