Socceroos forward Awer Mabil has declared that multiculturalism makes Australia 'the best country in the world', as a raw and unedited team video goes viral for reflecting players' pride in representing a diverse nation.
Speaking in Oakland ahead of Australia's World Cup clash with the United States, Mabil briefly lost his train of thought when veteran SBS commentator David Basheer asked a question. 'I grew up watching you,' Mabil told Basheer, recalling watching SBS's football highlights as a child.
The video, which celebrates the Socceroos' migrant roots, has resonated because Australians can relate to the team's diversity, Mabil said. He expressed hope that the team's presence on the world stage will show displaced people everywhere that 'everything is possible.'
Mabil's comments come amid discussions about anti-immigration sentiment, with the Socceroos using their platform to highlight the positive impact of multiculturalism in Australia.
