FIFA World Cup 2022: ‘Metro Man’, Becomes Accidental Social Media Sensation - Watch
His calm advice, “Metro? This way. Metro? This way,” has now become a famous phrase.
New Delhi: A 23-year-old bloke from Kenya, Abubakr Abbass has become a fan favorite. He is an accidental media sensation in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022. He is guiding fans go to the historic market called Souq Waqif to the metro station by sitting on a chair and wearing a large foam finger.
His calm advice, “Metro? This way. Metro? This way,” has now become a famous phrase.
METRO 🚆 THIS WAY ➡️
— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 25, 2022
ICYMI, clips of 'Metro Man' have gone VIRAL thanks to his catchy style of guiding fans to the metro station 📈#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/lZcWlP2iiT
“We love him; we love the metro guy,” one fan said, motioning towards Abbass.
“I saw him on TikTok. I thought it was really funny. He makes me laugh; it’s such a simple task,” added a young fan dressed in a Chelsea football shirt.
“He’s really, really enjoying his job”, stated one impressed fan.
📣 'Metro Man', el empleado keniata al que los hinchas hicieron famoso en Catar.
— agnelo regis (@cabrestosemno) November 26, 2022
Se trata de Abubakr Abbass, de 23 años, quien llamó la atención de los hinchas que viajaron a Catar debido a sus métodos poco convencionales para indicarles el camino a las estaciones. pic.twitter.com/Vkl3Ykv1pp
Earlier, hosts Qatar have been eliminated from the 2022 FIFA World Cup as Ecuador managed to end the match against the Netherlands in a 1-1 tie. For Qatar to remain alive in the tournament, the Netherlands had to lose against Ecuador.
The much-awaited game is set to take place on 27th November at 12:30 am IST at the Lusail Stadium where Argentina will play Mexico. Lionel Messi-led Argentina team are being mocked ever since their 2-1 loss to underdogs Saudi Arabia at Qatar's Lusail Stadium On Tuesday. The outcome of this match was one of the biggest upsets in FIFA World Cup history as the Saudis not only beat Argentina but also ended their 36-game unbeaten streak.