As a strong Anglophile, I have always been fan of the English football team even when they play against Arab teams.
For example, I have celebrated their won against Tunisia. Also, after seeing the progress of Arab teams especially Saudi Arabia against Russia I would say that FIFA stands for: Football Is not For Arab. So the decision of making the world cup in Qatar must be reconsidered ... I guess
I have been told that I’m very much like "Dr. Veraswami" in George Orwell's "Burmese Days".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Days