Viral video emerges of footballer setting himself on fire outside police station due to alleged terrorism charges, sparks social media outrage

A viral video of ex-Tunisian footballer Nizar Issaoui has emerged on social media. The former player set himself on fire after being alleged of terrorism as a result of a dispute with a fruit seller.

He has suffered severe burns due to his actions. Fans on social media were left stunned by the incident and some reacted angrily as well.

Watch the viral video below (viewers' discretion advised):

The incident took place outside a police station in Haffouz, Kairouane. People around the former player could be heard screaming.

Issaoui spent the majority of his playing career in his home country of Tunisia. He is currently 37 years old and has been without a club since January.

Issaoui has previously scored 14 goals and has provided three assists in 36 matches in the Tunisian top flight, Ligue 1 Pro. Given the current incident, the chances of seeing the player back in action in the near future are incredibly slim.

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The Tunisian national team participated in the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Tunisia played in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. They were part of Group D alongside France, Australia, and Denmark.

Tunisia, however, crashed out of the group stages of the tournament. Their campaign started with a goalless draw against Denmark. Tunisia then went on to lose to Australia, which virtually sealed their elimination from the tournament in Qatar.

Jalel Kadri's team, however, managed to earn a 1-0 win against France in the final group game of the FIFA World Cup. Considering France were the defending champions heading into the tournament and also reached the finals, their performance in the match could be considered an amazing feat.

Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the match in the 58th minute. Despite getting eliminated in the group stages of the competition, Tunisia could return home with their heads held high in pride due to their performance.