# Cheika happy to 'fly the flag' for Lebanon

Michael Cheika has said he is happy to represent Lebanon and "fly the flag" for the country. The comment highlights his pride in backing Lebanon's sporting team and its diaspora. It is a notable show of commitment from a high-profile coach.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/ckjwe8290w4jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:23:11 GMT