The 2022 World Cup smile story in brief
During the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Moroccan fan Mohammed Al Sharafi was bullied online over his teeth after he appeared at the Morocco v Croatia match. (Le360, Al Jazeera)
Dr. Shadi Alshaikh offered to take on his treatment. His reply, "Abshir, I am your brother", was widely quoted. (Al Jazeera, Agadir24)
In early December 2022 the two men met and treatment began. (Emarat Al Youm, The National)
He received temporary teeth in the first weeks. The plan included rebuilding bone in the upper jaw before implants, over several months. (The National, Sky News Arabia)
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