
Sevilla Striker Munir El Haddadi Vows to Fight FIFA Ruling, Pursue Morocco Dream
The rejection by FIFA of Munir El Haddadi’s request for a change of sporting nationality does not slow down the ardor of the Spanish-Moroccan player.

The rejection by FIFA of Munir El Haddadi’s request for a change of sporting nationality does not slow down the ardor of the Spanish-Moroccan player.

FIFA has rejected the request for a change of sports nationality filed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) concerning the Spanish-Moroccan player Munir El Haddadi. The news is shaking up all the forecasts and the plan established by Vahid Halilhodzic.

The coach of the Atlas Lions, Vahid Halilhodzic, held a press conference on Thursday, October 1st. Among the topics discussed, the coach addressed the situation of Munir El Haddadi who received the approval of FIFA to be part of the Moroccan national team.

The national team coach, Vahid Halilhodzic, is preparing the return of the "Atlas Lions". The list of players who will take part in the FIFA friendly matches will be known on Thursday, October 1.

The image of Moroccan sport internationally is not the best. The cases of doping of Moroccan athletes are countless, as are the disputes that Moroccan clubs submit to the international sports authorities, which can have consequences on several sports federations.

By amending its rules on changing sports nationality, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) now offers the opportunity for the young Sevilla player, Munir El Haddadi to wear the jersey of the Atlas Lions. A victory for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).

FIFA has not yet ruled on the cases of dual nationals who have expressed the wish to change their sporting nationality. Meanwhile, Munir El Haddadi, who plays for Sevilla FC, is patient and hopes to be able to offer his skills in service of the Atlas Lions.

The request made by Munir El Haddadi to wear the Moroccan jersey may not be successful. Between the refusal of FIFA and the hesitation of the national coach to devote himself to the case, the 24-year-old player will have to be patient.

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is about to facilitate requests for changes of national team selection for players in the middle of their careers who have already represented a country. But they will have to meet certain conditions.

The Spanish player of Moroccan origin Munir Haddadi has not abandoned the idea of coming to play with the Atlas Lions. This is what he just declared to the Spanish media.

On the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has sent a message of good wishes to Muslims.

FIFA has promised to grant an 8 million euro subsidy to Morocco to help federations survive the current crisis that has led to the suspension of sports competitions.