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The classical science of eloquence, balagha, places the poet at the center of literary culture, a role modern commentators have assumed.
Football clips often go viral in the Arab world due to the dramatic commentary.
Cherly Abou Chabke, a 25-year-old Lebanese TV reporter, said the commentary sounds like a love letter to football, generating excitement even for non-fans.
Yemeni broadcaster Hassan al-Aidarous displayed similar artistry after Lionel Messi’s 17th World Cup goal against Austria. “Let history open its arms.
Let the world bear witness to this moment. Let glory be etched for ever into eternity,” he said.
“I do not call you Leo, I call you history itself! For if glory has a king, then you are the king of glory.
If records have a king, then you are the king of records.
And if legends have a leader, then you are the leader of legends throughout all the ages.”
This genre-breaking commentary allows announcers to guide fans through emotional journeys, expressing sorrow during missed opportunities or offering impromptu advice.
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Legendary voices like Chaouali and Algeria’s Hafid Derradji evoke nostalgia, connecting generations during tournament summers.
