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World Cup 'great opportunity' for Tunisia
 
Radhi Jaidi looks on during a matchGetty Images Radhi Jaidi hopes Tunisia can send a positive message
 
Radhi Jaidi looks on during a matchGetty Images Radhi Jaidi hopes Tunisia can send a positive message
 

Former Tunisia football captain Radhi Jaidi has said going to next year's World Cup is a chance to remind the world about his country.

 

Jaidi told the BBC he feels the World Cup campaign could also be used to discourage young people from engaging in terror related activities.

 

Tunisia has suffered a number of terror attacks in recent years, including the beach attack which left 38 holidaymakers dead two years ago.

 

Tunisians also make up the largest number of foreign fighters in Syria and Iraq.

 

Jaidi, now in Southampton's under-23s following a successful career on the pitch with teams like Birmingham City and Bolton Wanderer, said:

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Date Published : 11/30/2017 4:12:00 PM