Pitch invader ‘draped in Palestine flag’ does acrobatics during World Cup clash

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    A pitch invader draped in a Palestine flag has disrupted France's World Cup clash with Tunisia.

    The French were already through to the last-16, though Tunisia can still qualify for the knockout stage. And, with the African nation ahead, the nerves grew even more as a fan ran onto the pitch.

    They were reportedly draped in a Palestine flag, while footage taken from the stands shows the pitch invader performing a series of acrobatic moves.

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    The invader was soon mobbed by security guards and marched off the pitch with the final group game for both teams resuming.

    Tunisia reiterated their support for Palestinian people earlier this week on the International Day of Solidarity.

    In a statement, the Tunisian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said peace can only prevail by restoring the Palestinian rights.

    "The time has come for the Palestinian brothers to regain their full rights to self-determination, independence, and dignity," the Ministry added.

    Fans were loving the pitch invader, with one commenting: "Being a pitch invader at *this* World Cup is a different type of ballsy lol."

    Another added: "Pitch invader draped in a Palestine flag here at Tunisia – France. Crowd chanting "Palestine" as he's marched off by six or seven security guards."

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