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Hakim Ziyech: the "stupid" choice that made him a hero
When Hakim Ziyech decided to play for Morocco in 2015, he drew the scathing criticism of Marco Van Basten, his former coach at Heerenveen.
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Walid Regragui accused of not respecting tradition
Walid Regragui , coach of the Moroccan national team, would not consider announcing the list of players selected for the Atlas Lions’ friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania at a press conference.
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Brahim Díaz: FIFA validates the change of sports nationality
Brahim Díaz will be a Moroccan international in the coming days. The Real Madrid midfielder has decided to play for the Moroccan team, after playing in the Spanish youth categories. A choice that complies with FIFA requirements.
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Morocco Lures Top Dual-Nationality Players Away from Spanish National Team
The case of Brahim Diaz, who has decided to play for the Moroccan team instead of La Roja, brings back to the fore the healthy rivalry that has always existed between the two countries regarding the recruitment of dual nationals.
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz Sparks Controversy with Ramadan Post Amid Morocco Switch
In a social media post, Brahim Diaz wished a good start to the Ramadan fast to Muslims. This publication by the Real Madrid star who is about to become a Moroccan international has sparked a wave of comments.
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz Leans Towards Morocco After Talks with PSG Star Hakimi
As he is about to choose Morocco as his sporting nationality, the Hispano-Moroccan attacking midfielder of Real Madrid Brahim Diaz confides to the Atlas Lion Achraf Hakimi that he was tired of the Spanish pressure.
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Hakim Ziyech Returns from Injury, Sparks Galatasaray Win Amid Morocco Call-up Speculation
Recovered from an ankle injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Côte d’Ivoire 2023), Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech contributed to Galatasaray’s resounding victory over Rizespor (6-2) in a Turkish league match. Will he be called up for the Atlas Lions’ friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania?
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Brahim Diaz chooses Morocco: the Spanish coach reacts
The coach of the Spanish national team, Luis de la Fuente, reacted on Monday to the alleged decision of Brahim Díaz to play for the Moroccan national team, stating that he "respects" the Real Madrid star’s choice.
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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz Opts to Represent Morocco in International Soccer
The Brahim Diaz saga is coming to an end. The Real Madrid star has chosen to play for Morocco, to the detriment of Spain, which has not shown a firm interest in the player.
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Adam Masina's Strong Form at Torino Could Lead to Morocco National Team Return
Shining in his club, the Moroccan international Adam Masina who plays as a left-back at Torino FC, on loan from Udinese Calcio, could join the den of the Atlas Lions and play the two friendly matches against Angola and Mauritania.
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Spain worried to see Brahim Diaz choose Morocco
A Spanish media regrets that Brahim Diaz will probably end up choosing to join the Atlas Lions to the detriment of La Roja, blaming the Spanish federation for having neglected the Real Madrid midfielder at a time when Morocco has multiplied initiatives to try to convince him.
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Abderrazak Hamdallah forces his former club to back down
Atlas Lion Abderrazak Hamdallah , who plays as a center forward at Al Ittihad, has definitively won his case against his former club, Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia).