Spanish football officials are stepping up their statements to secure the 2030 World Cup final. After the federation president, Rafael Louzán, Spain coach Luis de la Fuente now says he has no doubt that Spain will defeat Morocco.
Younes Ebnoutalib has chosen to represent Germany despite Morocco’s longstanding interest. Mohamed Ouahbi says the striker would now have deserved his call-up, but refuses to chase after him: “The matter is closed.”
Mayssa Baha has just made her first appearances in Liga F with FC Barcelona at only 15 years old. Already a Moroccan youth international, the attacker born in Spain is now attracting the attention of the Spanish media, who are wondering about her international future.
Mohamed Ouahbi has responded for the first time to Sofyan Amrabat’s refusal to play for the Atlas Lions as long as he remains manager. He says he respects the Moroccan midfielder’s career, but refuses to guarantee him a place because of his status.
Former Moroccan-Dutch footballer Ahmed Ammi has died at the age of 45 from intestinal cancer. Born in Temsamane, he played more than 300 professional matches in the Netherlands before coaching Fortuna Sittard’s youth teams.
Hakim Ziyech has not given up on returning to the Atlas Lions. Having moved to Brazil to revive his career, the new Botafogo player intends to convince the coach through his performances rather than demand a return based on his status.
Holding Moroccan nationality does not always guarantee the right to play for the Atlas Lions. FIFA has just clarified the criteria applied to dual nationals and players wishing to change national teams, an important issue for the many talents followed by Morocco.
The battle for the 2030 World Cup final is escalating further. The day after Fouzi Lekjaa announced his support for Casablanca, the president of the Spanish federation, Rafael Louzán, insists that the final match must be played in Spain.
The United States embassy in Rabat is preparing a football-focused tour in several Moroccan cities. The program will last one week, but the identities of the invited American personalities and the selected stops remain confidential.
Suspicions of a deal between Gianni Infantino and Morocco are now circulating within African football itself. Officials believe that Fouzi Lekjaa may have secured the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for his help in preserving African support for the FIFA president.
Having arrived in Brazil to join Botafogo, Hakim Ziyech immediately sent a message to Moroccans. The international player says he is proud to continue representing the kingdom’s colors in this new league.
Fouzi Lekjaa claims that the 2030 World Cup final will be played at the future Grand Stade Hassan II, near Casablanca. FIFA immediately pointed out that no decision had yet been made.